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The film is a satire of American middle class notions of beauty and personal satisfaction, focusing specifically on romantic and paternal love, sexuality, beauty, materialism, self-liberation, and redemption. Oscars Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. Mit dieser Vergabe kann man sehr zufrieden sein und der … In 1997, Alan Ball resolved to move into the film industry after several frustrating years writing for the television sitcoms Grace Under Fire and Cybill. 1 Nomination. Unfortunately, he died of complications due to AIDS before accepting the award. 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Will his battle epic '1917' bring him No. This somewhat contrived story is meant to be an allegory. Music (Original Song) - Blame Canada in "South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut" Music and Lyric by Trey Parker and Marc Shaiman. Oscar: Best Picture Bruce Cohen Dan Jinks: Best Actor in a Leading Role Kevin Spacey: Best Director Sam Mendes: Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen Alan Ball: Best Cinematography Conrad L. Hall: Nominee Oscar: Best Actress in a Leading Role Annette Bening: Best Film Editing Tariq Anwar Christopher Greenbury: Best Music, Original Score Thomas Newman | Directed by Sam Mendes, “American Beauty” was the critical darling of 1999, winning Oscars for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor (Kevin Spacey) the following year. American Beauty at 20: is the Oscar-winning hit worth a closer look? 3. 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