Foreign Film nominees 'proud to represent' countries at Oscars Directors who are up for Oscars in the Best Foreign Film category describe the importance of the nomination, saying they are "so proud" to represent their countries. Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, whose film "Never Look Away" is nominated for Germany, adds that he thinks Mexican director Alfonso Cuaron, whose film "Roma" is nominated in 10 categories, will win Best Foreign Film.