A look at the five films 'not in the English language'.
After triumphing at virtually every other awards ceremony around the world, it might seem like The White Ribbon cannot lose at the BAFTAs: however, the decision not to send out screener DVDs to voters may well hurt its chances.
Coming up strongly on the rails is the hard-hitting Un Prophete, which has won rave reviews since debuting at the London Film Festival. It would certainly not be a surprise if it won.
Let the Right One In is the Swedish horror that gave a very different look at vampires: expect the Hollywood remake at a multiplex near you soon.
In another year, without A Prophet or The White Ribbon as competitors, Pedro Almodovar's hugely enjoyable tribute to cinema might stand a good chance of winning, but this year it has to rank as an outsider.
Despite its positive reviews, the biopic of Coco Chanel probably stands a better chance of winning in the costume and make-up categories.
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