Malayalam Film 'Jallikattu' is India's Official Oscar Entry
4 years, 1 month ago

Malayalam Film 'Jallikattu' is India's Official Oscar Entry

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Malayalam feature ‘Jallikattu’, directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, has been selected as India’s official entry for the International Feature Film category at the 93rd Academy Awards, the Film Federation of India announced on Wednesday. Among the films that were considered by the jury included titles such as “Chhapaak”, “Shakuntala Devi”, “Chhalaang”, “Gulabo Sitabo”, “Eeb Allay Ooo!”, “The Sky is Pink”, “Bulbbul and internationally-celebrated feature “The Disciple”. Calling Pellissery a “very competent director”, known for several critically acclaimed films like “Angamaly Diaries” and “Ea Ma Yau”, Rawail said “Jallikattu” is a production that country should be proud of. In 2019, Zoya Akhtar’s “Gully Boy”, starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, was India’s entry to the Oscars.

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From Kantara to The Kashmir Files - 5 Indian films on Oscars qualification list
2 years ago

From Kantara to The Kashmir Files - 5 Indian films on Oscars qualification list

Live Mint  

Five Indian films may be headed to the Oscars this year, under major categories including 'Best Picture' and 'Best Actor'. The development comes mere weeks after Gujarati film Chhello Show was shortlisted in the Best International Film category and RRR's catchy 'Naatu Naatu' was shortlisted in the 'Best Original Song' category. Meanwhile, Kannada film Kantara has made it to the …

Jallikattu out of Oscars 2021 race, but Soorarai Pottru still in it. What does that mean?
3 years, 11 months ago

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India Today  

It was indeed a proud moment when Malayalam film Jallikattu, directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, was selected as India’s official entry to Oscars 2021. On February 10, The Academy announced the final nominations for the following categories: International Feature Film, Documentary, Original Score, Original Song, Makeup and Hairstyling, Visual Effects, Live-Action Short Film, Documentary Short Subject and Animated Short Film. …

Oscars 2021: Jallikattu out of race for Best International Feature; short film Bittu moves to next round
3 years, 11 months ago

Oscars 2021: Jallikattu out of race for Best International Feature; short film Bittu moves to next round

Firstpost  

Based on a true story, Bittu follows a close friendship between two girls, eclipsed by an accident at their school. Jallikattu, India’s official entry in the Best International Feature category at the 93rd Academy Awards, is out of the Oscars race but the country is still in the fray with short film Bittu advancing to the next round in Best …

Oscars 2021: Jallikattu exits race, live action short ’Bittu’ still in fray
3 years, 11 months ago

Oscars 2021: Jallikattu exits race, live action short ’Bittu’ still in fray

Live Mint  

Jallikattu, India's official entry in the Best International Feature category at the 93rd Academy Awards, is out of the Oscars race but the country is still in the fray with short film Bittu advancing to the next round in Best Live Action Short Film segment. Thomas Vinterberg’s Another Round, starring Mads Mikkelson, has made it to shortlist that also include …

Oscars 2021: Jallikattu exits race, live action short ’Bittu’ still in fray
3 years, 11 months ago

Oscars 2021: Jallikattu exits race, live action short ’Bittu’ still in fray

Live Mint  

Jallikattu, India's official entry in the Best International Feature category at the 93rd Academy Awards, is out of the Oscars race but the country is still in the fray with short film Bittu advancing to the next round in Best Live Action Short Film segment. Thomas Vinterberg’s Another Round, starring Mads Mikkelson, has made it to shortlist that also include …

India's official entry 'Jallikattu' fails to make the cut at Oscars
3 years, 11 months ago

India's official entry 'Jallikattu' fails to make the cut at Oscars

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi, Feb 10 "Jallikattu", India's official entry in the Best International Feature category at the 93rd Academy Awards, is out of the Oscars race but the country is still in the fray with short film "Bittu" advancing to the next round in Best Live Action Short Film segment. Karishma Dev Dube-directed "Bittu" has made it to the Best Live …

Oscars 2021: Jallikattu fails to make the cut in the Best International Feature category
3 years, 11 months ago

Oscars 2021: Jallikattu fails to make the cut in the Best International Feature category

India TV News  

Filmmaker Lijo Jose Pellissery's "Jallikattu", India's official entry in the Best International Feature category at the 93rd Academy Awards, is out of the Oscars race. Pellissery's "Jallikattu" is based on the short story Maoist by Hareesh and stars Antony Varghese, Chemban Vinod Jose, Sabumon Abdusamad and Santhy Balachandran. The last Indian film that made it to the final five in …

Jallikattu out of Oscars 2021 run. Bittu makes it to Live Action Short Film shortlist
3 years, 11 months ago

Jallikattu out of Oscars 2021 run. Bittu makes it to Live Action Short Film shortlist

India Today  

The 93rd Oscars shortlists in nine categories were announced today, February 10. The Academy made the announcement of nine shortlists for the following categories: International Feature Film, Documentary, Original Score, Original Song, Makeup and Hairstyling, Visual Effects, Live-Action Short Film, Documentary Short Subject, and Animated Short Film. BITTU MAKES IT TO TOP 10 IN LIVE ACTION SHORT FILM CATEGORY Directed …

Guneet Monga joins team of Jallikattu, India's official entry to Oscars, as executive producer
4 years, 1 month ago

Guneet Monga joins team of Jallikattu, India's official entry to Oscars, as executive producer

Firstpost  

Guneet Monga is one of the first Indian producers to be the part of the producer branch of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts And Sciences. Guneet Monga has now boarded Jallikattu, directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, as an executive producer, becoming one of the key members to drive the film’s Oscar 2021 campaign. The film was unanimously chosen from …

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Firstpost  

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Firstpost  

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Gully Boy didn’t merit Oscar selection
5 years ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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5 years, 3 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

Duration: 151 minutes Cast: Chemban Vinod, Antony Varghese, Sabumon Director: Lijo Jose Pellissery In Jallikattu, master filmmaker Lijo Jose Pellissery narrates the story of a hilly village terrorised by the presence of a rogue buffalo that is on the run. And Jallikattu has crossed that ‘Lijo benchmark’, on a higher, better note. Cinematography and BGM are another two great factors …

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Firstpost  

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Hindustan Times  

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Live Mint  

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5 years, 3 months ago

Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt film Gully Boy is India's Oscars 2020 entry

India Today  

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5 years, 4 months ago

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The Quint  

The 44th Toronto International Film Festival currently on promises 11 incredible days of cinema from across the globe. A truly inclusive festival committed to diversity and gender equality, there are stories and voices from almost 84 countries being represented here. The world premiere of the Malayalam film Jallikattu proved to be an absolute winner. From the human breath to a …

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