Correct Answer : Option (B) - Live Action Short Film
Kannada short film titled Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know will now compete for the Oscar in 2025. On Monday (4th Nov 2024), the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting announced that Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know has qualified for the Oscars 2025 in the Live Action Short Film category.
The film was produced by the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). Chidananda S Naik is director of the film. Earlier this year, the film won the first Prize at the Cannes Film Festival’s La Cinef Selection, which led to global recognition for this Kannada- language project inspired by Indian folk stories and traditions.
It showcases the expertise of a talented team, including Suraj Thakur (Cinematography), Manoj V (Editing) and Abhishek Kadam (Sound Design). “It revolves around an elderly woman who steals the village rooster, leading to a cessation of sunlight and resulting in turmoil within the community. In an effort to restore order, a prophecy is invoked, resulting in the exile of the woman’s family as they undertake a desperate mission to retrieve the rooster.”.
Source : Indian Express
