20 Questionable Oscar nominations that raised eyebrows

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17. Claudio Miranda

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Claudio Miranda - Source: Getty

Controversy happened when Claudio Miranda was nominated for Best Cinematography for Life of Pi because it majorly used digital effects, which are taken lightly by critics. His win for the same at the 2013 Oscars received backlash, and another noted cinematographer, Christopher Doyle, called it an “insult to cinematography.” Therefore making it a controversial win.

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Edited by Anshika Jain