I will not lie. There was an audible gasp of surprise heard inside the virtual pressroom when it was clear that Mr. Boseman did not win for his mesmerizing performance in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.” Boseman did win the SAG Award, the Critic’s Choice Award, and a Golden Globe, to name a few.
Ahead of their performance, Warren explained the origin of the lyrics. I read the script and the word seen came to mind because these are characters that aren t seen they re invisible to the world and almost invisible to each other, she said of the Italian film about a Holocaust survivor and former prostitute who looks after the children of sex workers. And also we re living in a time now where everybody feels not seen and invisible.
Added Pausini: This song is like a hug. We want to hug people through the song. Io Si (Seen) is The Life Ahead s only Oscar nomination. It is up against H.E.R. s Fight For You from