The Academy Awards has officially released the shortlist for the 97th Oscars, showcasing a diverse lineup of films from around the world. Among the highlights is ‘Santosh’, a Hindifilm that has earned a spot in the Best International Feature Film category. However, ‘Laapataa Ladies’, which was also submitted as a contender, did not make it to the final shortlist.
Presenting the 97th #Oscars shortlists in 10 award categories: https://t.co/Ite500TEEC
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) December 17, 2024
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Oscars 2025: Santosh Shortlisted for Oscars
Co-produced by the United Kingdom, ‘Santosh’ is one of 15 films competing for a nomination from a pool of 85 global submissions.
Directed by Sandhya Suri, ‘Santosh’ premiered at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in May 2024 and has received positive reviews. The film tells the story of a young Hindu widow, portrayed by Shahana Goswami, who inherits her deceased husband's role as a police constable and becomes involved in investigating the murder of a Dalit girl amidst institutional corruption.
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Oscars 2025 Nomination List
Here's a list of top films shortlisted for the 97th Academy Awards across 10 major categories, as per the official press release:
Best Documentary Feature Film
- The Bibi Files
- Frida
- Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat
Best Documentary Short Film
- Chasing Roo
- The Quilters
- Planetwalker
Best International Feature Film
- Brazil’s I’m Still Here
- France’s Emilia Pérez
- United Kingdom’s Santosh
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
- Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
- Dune: Part Two
- Wicked
Best Original Score
- Alien: Romulus
- Blitz
- The Fire Inside
Best Original Song
- “Winter Coat” from Blitz
- “Sick In The Head” from Kneecap
- “Beyond” from Moana 2
Best Animated Short Film
- A Bear Named Wojtek
- Beautiful Men
- Magic Candies
Best Live-Action Short Film
- Anuja
- Paris 70
- Crust
Best Sound
- Alien: Romulus
- Dune: Part Two
- Joker: Folie à Deux
Best Visual Effects
- Dune: Part Two
- Twisters
- Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Oscars Awards 2025: Date, Venue, and Live Streaming
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As per the Academy Awards press release, the voting for the nominations will take place from January 8 to January 12, 2025. The final nominations for the 97th Academy Awards will be announced on January 17, 2025. The grand event itself will take place on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, and it will be televised live on ABC, with streaming options available on Hulu.
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