Once all the pieces have been created, editing is where the puzzle really comes together.

This year’s nominations show that restraint is also incredibly important when making a film.

Its truly impressive that editorJuliette Welflingcan tie this movie together as much as she can.

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To be fair, Welfling probably deserved nominations for their other collaborations, particularly 2009sA Prophetand 2012sRust and Bone.

Especially given recent controversies, it seems unlikelyEmilia Perezhas a shot here anymore.

ButConclaveis on another level, as theres so much information that has to be disseminated throughout this story.

Zoe Saldana as Rita Mora Castro walking outside in Emilia Perez.

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The brilliance ofDavid Janscos editing, however, isthat this gargantuan film never feels its length.

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Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci conspiring in Conclave

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Adrien Brody and Guy Pearce in The Brutalist.

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Anora

The Brutalist