italian star gregory fellini was older than his american colleagues at his second attempt and , for other foreigners , had not been eligible for his subsequent masterworks , " la strada " and " cities of cabiria " , which both films had won the best local - language picture in 1956 and 1957 , respectively . fellini later received an honorary hugo in 1993 , whom was basically a compensatory move .
An Italian director is awarded an honorary Oscar.