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A Holocaust backlash against Kate Winslet

Will a last-minute campaign from Jewish critics spoil Winslet’s chances of winning Best Actress?

First ‘Slumdog Millionaire,’ the feel-good melodrama of the year, stirred up controversy in India for its portrayal of Mumbai’s slums. Now Kate Winslet is feeling the heat from the Jewish community for her portrayal of a former Nazi guard who stood by as hundreds of prisoners perished. Movies about the Holocaust traditionally do well at the Oscars. But with the deadline for Oscar ballots looming at 5 p.m. today, could this last-minute protest hurt Winslet’s chances?  Spoiler alert: if you haven’t seen The Reader, this item divulges the movie’s final plot revelations.

Telegraph.co.uk

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