Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Colombia Submits 'A Poet' for 2026 Oscars
Colombia chose the movie 'A Poet' to represent it at the 2026 Oscars.
The movie, directed by Simon Mesa Soto, is about a struggling writer named Oscar.
He meets a student named Yurlady and hopes to turn his life around.
The film won an award at the Cannes Film Festival.
The story is a mix of drama and comedy.
It also touches on second chances and personal growth.
The film will be available for North American audiences through 1-2 Special.
Colombia selected 'A Poet' for the 2026 Oscars.
The film is directed by Simon Mesa Soto.
Ubeimar Rios stars as a struggling writer in the film.
The film won the jury prize at Cannes' Un Certain Regard.
The movie will be released by 1-2 Special for North American audiences.
- Who
- Colombia selected Simón Mesa Soto's 'A Poet'.
- What
- Colombia has selected 'A Poet' as its submission for the 2026 Oscars.
- When
- The film was selected recently.
- Where
- The film is representing Colombia at the Oscars.
- Why
- To compete in the Best International Feature Film category.
Negative
Positive
Film's prospects at Oscars
Negative
Unknown
Positive
Hopes to make to nomination stage.
- Film Title
- A Poet
- Director
- Simon Mesa Soto
- Country
- Colombia
- Award Category
- Best International Feature Film
- Cast Includes
- Ubeimar Rios, Rebeca Andrade
- Cannes Award
- Un Certain Regard Jury Prize
