Swedish Anneli Ahlbom sits in the Oscars jury

Ahlbom got the request in the 1980s, when she worked as a television producer in New York.

- It was really exciting and really fun. And a great deal of confidence especially, says Anneli Ahlbom.

The jury members have the assignment for life and receive no compensation for their work. Ahlbom gets between 50 and 70 films every year, which is a time-consuming project. Rarely does she manage to see everyone. For a year she abstained from voting because she had not seen enough films.

There is a lot of mystery about the Oscar work and the films are sent home to the jurors with strict instructions. If the films were to be spread further, fines and imprisonment awaits.

- You never dare to lend a movie. It's hard to dare to look at yourself. It feels very secret, says Anneli Ahlbom.

As a juror, it is difficult to bet on the large selection - and of course it is the most talked about films that you choose to prioritize.

Some of the companies cannot afford to broadcast their films to everyone. They then end up in the cloud. The films with the most resources can in turn market themselves harder and therefore have a head start.

- Money talks, that's it, says Anneli Ahlbom.

She has recommended five candidates for the Best Film Award and is now keeping her thumbs up for the Film Academy to choose her favorites.

The Oscars gala has in recent years been an opportunity to manifest their dissatisfaction with the film industry, for example in connection with the me too movement and the "Oscars so white" call.

However important, Anneli Ahlbom hopes for a protest-free gala with a lot of brilliance.

She herself has never been invited to an Academy Award.

- On the other hand, you get the invitation to pre-parties and stuff, and that is a bit of fun. But it's a long way to Hollywood. I content myself with sitting at home and watching.