Why are they never considered?

The Oscars are an English-language awards ceremony.

Foreign movies are considered non-English language movies. Unless the British film is spoken in a non-English language - it won't and nor should it be considered as "Best Foreign Film".

Because it needs to be in a Foreign Language for that category. Not a year goes by that British Films do not win several Academy Awards in the various other categories.

And, there have been many, many British films that have won Best Picture in the past: (including)

The King'e Speech

Ghandhi

Chariots of Fire

Slumdog Millionaire

Shakespeare in Love

For a full list of British Nominations and Wins:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_English_Acade...

British films are in English

Foreign films are in foreign languages eg non- English

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Foreign movie is considered non-English speaking movie.