Penn and Coen brothers nominated in 'Oscars barometer'

Sean Penn and the Coen brothers were among the nominees for a prestigious film director's award which is seen as a barometer for the Oscars.

Penn was nominated as best film-maker for the Directors Guild of America award for his tragic road tale 'Into The Wild', along with Joel and Ethan Coen for their bloody crime saga 'No Country For Old Men'.