Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, was on Tuesday shortlisted for the Best International Feature Film Award at the 98th Academy Awards.
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Expressing joy over its selection and congratulating Ghaywan, Karan Johar, producer of Homebound, wrote on social media: “We made the shortlist. Way to go team Homebound.”
The 15 films, which were shortlisted and will advance to the next round of voting in the International Feature Film category for the 98th Academy Awards, include Argentina’s Belén, Brazil’s The Secret Agent, France’s It Was Just an Accident, Germany’s Sound of Falling, Iraq’s The President’s Cake, Japan’s Kokuho, Jordan’s All That’s Left of You, Norway’s Sentimental Value, Palestine’s Palestine 36, South Korea’s No Other Choice, Spain’s Sirât, Switzerland’s Late Shift, Taiwan’s Left-Handed Girl and Tunisia’s The Voice of Hind Rajab.
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After its premiere under the Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, Homebound went on to enjoy global acclaim, apart from being selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars.
Written and directed by Ghaywan, the film which is inspired by a true incident, revolves around childhood friends Shoaib (Ishaan Khatter) and Chandan (Vishal Jethwa). Apart from their deep bond, they share a dream of joining the police force and leading a better life. However, as they inch closer to their dream, mounting desperation and circumstances threatens the bond that holds them together.
Homebound, which won the second runner-up in the International People’s Choice Awards at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), has Oscar winner Martin Scorsese as its executive producer.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Tuesday announced shortlists in 12 categories, including Animated Short Film, Casting, Cinematography, Documentary Feature Film, Documentary Short Film, International Feature Film, Live Action Short Film, Makeup and Hairstyling, Music (Original Score), Music (Original Song), Sound and Visual Effects.
