Fox Searchlight has such a strong stable of contenders this year.

Youth

Stars: Michael Caine, Harvey Keitel, Rachel Weisz, Paul Dano, Jane Fonda
Director: Paolo Sorrentino
Premise: From IMDb: “A retired orchestra conductor is on holiday with his daughter and his film director best friend in the Alps when he receives an invitation from Queen Elizabeth II to perform for Prince Philip’s birthday.”
Oscar Chances: Uncertain: Paolo Sorrentino isn’t exactly a name that crops up on Academy members’ radars it seems, so this could be a tough sell; however, with the likes of Oscar winners Michael Caine, Harvey Keitel, Rachel Weisz and Jane Fonda on board, it’s hard not to pay attention to it.
Campaign-Proposed Categories:

• Best Picture (Nicola Giuliano, Francesca Cima, Carlotta Calori)
• Best Cast (Michael Caine, Harvey Keitel, Rachel Weisz, Paul Dano, Jane Fonda)
• Best Director (Paolo Sorrentino)
• Best Original Screenplay (Paolo Sorrentino)
• Best Actor (Michael Caine)
• Best Supporting Actor (Harvey Keitel, Paul Dano)
• Best Supporting Actress (Jane Fonda, Rachel Weisz)
• Best Film Editing (Cristiano Travaglioli)
• Best Cinematography (Luca Bigazzi)
• Best Production Design (Ludovica Ferrario, Giulia Busnengo)
• Best Costume Design (Carlo Poggioli)
• Best Sound Mixing (Emanuele Cecere, Alessandro Checcacci)
• Best Sound Editing (Silvia Moraes)
• Best Makeup & Hairstyling (Aldo Signoretti, Maurizio Silvi)
• Best Original Song (“Simple Song #3” Music & Lyric – David Lang)

Rotten Tomatoes:
84% (32 critics; as of 11/29/15)
Metacritic:
78 out of 100 (9 critics; as of 11/29/15)