Awards - "Kevin - Home Alone" and "Apollo 13" in the US film index
Hollywood classics such as the Christmas movie "Kevin Home Alone" and the space drama "Apollo 13" have been added to the official film register of the USA. A total of 25 films have been selected for their cultural, historical and artistic significance to US cinematic art, according to a statement from the National Library in Washington. These also include "Terminator 2 - Day of Reckoning" and "12 Years a Slave".
6875 films were nominated by the public, it added. The Library of Congress register, which was founded in 1989, now includes 875 films that are to be specially protected.
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Tom Hanks, known for his role in "Apollo 13," is among the artists whose films have been recognized. Macaulay Culkin, the protagonist of the beloved Christmas movie "Kevin Home Alone," also made the cut. The honor of being added to the US film index brings recognition to other notable films like "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" and "12 Years a Slave." Arnold Schwarzenegger's "Terminator" sequel, "Terminator 2: Day of Reckoning," is also included, showcasing the sequel's impact on cinema. The notable list includes a variety of award-winning films, including "Apollo 13" and "Kevin Home Alone," which have impacted different generations of moviegoers in the USA. Furthermore, the accolade has expanded the Library of Congress's special protection to 875 films, enriching the collection with these iconic titles.
Source: www.stern.de
