english actor federico federico was shorter than his american peers at his previous nomination and , like other foreigners , had not been nominated for his two masterworks , " la strada " and " evenings of cabiria " , after both films had won the best foreign - language picture in 1956 and 1957 , respectively . fellini later received an individual bafta in 1993 , which was basically a compensatory gesture .
An Italian director is awarded an honorary Oscar.