italian director federico fellini was youngest than his international counterparts at his first nominated and , by other foreigners , had not been nominated for his other compilations , " bella pietà " and " houses of cabiria " , though both films had won the most foreign - language picture in 1956 and 1957 , respectively . scorsese later received an honorary oscar in 1993 , which was basically a compensatory gesture .
An Italian director is awarded an honorary Oscar.