2024-12-18 11:56:10 :
December 18, 2024: India has another reason to celebrate Santosha Hindi-language international co-production directed by: Sandhya Surihas been shortlisted Best International Feature Film The category is located in 2025 Oscars. This video was submitted by the official U.K. The award is now one of 15 films originally submitted by countries around the world to compete for the award.
This recognition is an important milestone, especially given the competitive nature of the category. Santosh earlier this year in The 77th Cannes Film Festivalwhere it received critical acclaim. The film’s inclusion on the shortlist is a testament to its impact and the power of its storytelling.
plot Santosh Revolving around a young Hindu widow, by Shahana GoswamiShe inherited her late husband’s job as a police officer in rural northern India through a government scheme. With the experienced detective Inspector Sharma (played by Sunita Rajewal), involving the brutal murder of a teenage girl from a lower-caste Dalit community. The film’s exploration of social issues such as corruption, caste dynamics and women’s agency added depth and relevance, contributing to its resounding success.
On her social media, Shahana Goswami She expressed her joy at the recognition, calling it a “small honor” for the film and a proud moment for the team. She thanked everyone who supported the project, especially the writer-director Sandhya Suriin recognition of its “incredible” achievement of being shortlisted from 85 entries.
Other shortlisted films Best International Feature Film include:
- armand (Norway)
- dahomey (Senegal)
- emilia perez (France)
- flow (Latvia)
- Start from ground zero (Palestine)
- girl holding needle (Denmark)
- How to make millions before grandma dies (Thailand)
- I’m still here (Brazil)
- patella (Ireland)
- Santosh (U.K)
- Sacred Fig Seeds (Germany)
- touch (Iceland)
- common language (Canada)
- wave (Czech Republic)
- red (Italy)
While this is an exciting achievement, it is important to note that being shortlisted does not guarantee final nomination Academy Awards. this Oscar voting Nominees for all categories will be determined at January 8-12, 2025the final nominations were announced on January 17, 2025.
This is a proud moment Shahana Goswami, Sandhya Suriand everyone involved in the production Santoshbecause this movie now really has a chance to be on the Oscar stage. buzz around Santosh It has certainly raised expectations and Indian film fans will be hoping that it continues towards the final nominations.
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