The Malayalam film '2018 - Everyone is a Hero,' starring Tovino Thomas and directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, is no longer in the running for the Oscars in the Best Foreign Language Film category. The film, which depicts the true story of the unprecedented rains and flood that hit Kerala in 2018, was India's official entry for the prestigious award.
Despite addressing global issues and portraying the harsh realities of a natural calamity for ordinary people, the film did not make it to the final nominations. The announcement was made as part of the shortlists revealed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the upcoming 96th Oscars ceremony.
'2018 - Everyone is a Hero' became the fourth Malayalam film to be chosen as India's official entry for the Oscars, following 'Guru' in 1997, 'Adaminte Makan Abu' in 2011, and the acclaimed 'Jallikattu' in 2019. However, none of these films received nominations.
The Academy also unveiled the shortlists in other categories, with the Margot Robbie-starrer 'Barbie' receiving the most mentions, including nods for sound, original song, and original score. The official nominees for the 96th Oscars will be announced on January 23, 2023.
(With Agency Inputs)
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