Argentina goes for its 3rd Oscar with ‘Wild Tales’

In this undated photo released by K&S Films, actress Erica Rivas performs in “Relatos Salvajes” or Wild Tales, in Argentina. AP

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — “Wild Tales” has earned Argentina its seventh Oscar nomination for best foreign-language film.

The nominations were announced Thursday in Los Angeles.

“Wild Tales” (“Relatos Salvajes”) includes six independent stories. In each, the protagonist loses control because of stressful or frustrating situations, from finding out about an infidelity to road rage. And in each, the protagonist feels liberated after reacting in a violent way.

The producers say the Argentine film aims to explore “the fuzzy boundary that separates civilization from barbarism.”

The film has received several international accolades since being released in August, including a nomination for the Palme d’Or at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival.