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Why in the News?
The short film Anuja, set in New Delhi, has received a nomination for the Live Action Short Film category at the 97th Academy Awards. The film highlights child labor issues, following the story of a nine-year-old girl caught between her dreams of education and the harsh realities of factory work.
Key Takeaways:
About the Film
Directed by Adam J. Graves and Suchitra Mattai.
Produced by Guneet Monga and Mindy Kaling in collaboration with the Salaam Baalak Trust.
Storyline: A nine-year-old girl, Anuja, must choose between pursuing education or working in a factory alongside her sister.
Competing Films
Other nominees in the Live Action Short Film category include:
A Lien
The Last Ranger
Production and Social Message
Collaborates with the Salaam Baalak Trust to address child labor issues.
Highlights the difficult choices faced by children in poverty, raising awareness about their challenges.
Significance of the Oscars
Oscar nominations for 2025 were announced by Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott, following delays caused by wildfires in Los Angeles.
The Academy Awards will be held on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles.
Related Nominations
I Am Ready, Warden, directed by Smriti Mundhra, is nominated in the Documentary Short Film category.
Smriti Mundhra was previously nominated for her 2019 film St. Louis Superman.
All We Imagine As Light is nominated for the Best Film Not in English Language at the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards.