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Marathon Awards | Dissident Cinema

Aug 16, 2026 · 52m

Summary

Adam and Josh conclude their Dissident Cinema Marathon by presenting the "Partisan Awards" for six films confronting fascism. They honor Miriam Parvin Elmani and Henry Daniel for supporting performances, Setsuko Hara for lead performance, and highlight key scenes from *Z* and *Rome, Open City*. Josh selects *The Sorrow and the Pity* as Best Picture for its modern relevance, while Adam chooses *Rome, Open City* as the marathon’s definitive work on resistance.

Topics discussed

Sponsors and intro Dissident Cinema Marathon wrap-up Supporting Performance awards Lead Performance awards Mid-roll advertisements Best Scene and Dissident Gesture picks Hosts' Best Scene selections Best Picture awards Marathon reflections and encouragement Outro, upcoming shows, and sponsors
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