The Oscars in this era of few spectators

The 98th Academy Awards take place this Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Hosted by Conan O’Brien for the second consecutive year, the ceremony arrives amidst industry perplexity regarding box office trends and shifting audience habits. While 'Sinners' leads with a record 16 nominations, the event continues to highlight the human element of filmmaking, notably introducing a new category for Best Casting, which features the Brazilian actor Wagner Moura among the nominees for 'The Secret Agent'.