The Malayalam film, which has been directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, was shortlisted from 26 films.
Malayalam movie Jallikattu, directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, has been selected as India’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film category for the 93rd Academy Awards. Jallikattu It is the third film in Malayalam after Guru (1997) and Adaminte Makan Abu (2011) to be chosen as the country’s official entry to the Oscars.
“It is a great honor,” Lijo said. The Hindu.
Jallikattu It will certainly face stiff competition at the Oscars, but don’t be surprised if it becomes the first Indian film to earn that honor after Lagaan in 2001. Before that, Indian mother (1957) and Salaam Bombay! (1988) had turned out well.
Based on the acclaimed story of the writer S. Hareesh. Maoist, the film that explores the human psyche follows a buffalo that escapes from the butcher’s clutches when he is about to kill it. The beast runs rampaging, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Before long, the entire town, nestled in the wild mountain ranges, tries to catch the elusive buffalo. With every mile he travels, the buffalo unravels the animosities, violence, and selfish interests that simmer in the town, which is quiet on its surface.
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Salim Ahamed, the director of Adaminte Makan Abubelieve Jallikattu it could impress members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, who shortlist films for Oscars. “I think Jallikattu It is the best film in which India has entered the Oscars in a long time. Having seen most of the Oscar winners and nominated films in this category, I feel Jallikattu it has tremendous potential, ”he said. He said that Jallikatttu it had its roots in Indian culture. “You can’t say that for many of the films that have been nominated in the past by India,” he said.
The selection was made by a committee of fourteen members of the Indian Film Federation, from a short list of 26 films, including Shakuntala Devi, Gulabo Sitabo, Chippa, Chhalaang, The Disciple, Shikara, Bittersweet, Heaven is Pink, Gunjan Saxena, Is Love Enough, Sir, Moothon, Kalira Atita, Bulbbul, Bhavai, AK Vs AK, Chhapaak, Bhonsle, Serious Men , I Pad, Kaamyaab, Chintu Ka Birthday, The Check Post, Eeb Allay Ooo, Bahattar Hoorian, Atkan Chatkan Y Malang.
Jallikattu it premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, garnering critical acclaim. It was later screened at the Busan International Film Festival and other major venues.
In 2019, Zoya Akhtar’s Gully boy, starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, was India’s entry to the Oscars.
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