"By putting myself in this position, even in a controlled and consensual way, I wanted to bring home just how vulnerable all of us are".

Netflix also led the nominations tally last year, though the company brought home only one win, for Wes Anderson’s short film “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar.”

Tired tempers frayed among youngsters who each day come to collect rice or bread to bring home to their families.

"We hope, with all our hearts, he will be found and brought home soon."

Carter's visit was also significant for opening a path for rapprochement, which led to several trips later, including one in 2009 when he travelled with Clinton to bring home captured US journalists.