The first Assamese movie nominated for the Oscars as India’s official entry to the Best Foreign Language Film category was “Village Rockstars”, directed by Rima Das. The film was selected as India’s entry to the 91st Academy Awards in 2018.
About Village Rockstars:
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Movie Title: Village Rockstars
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Director: Rima Das
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Released: 2017
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Oscar Entry: India’s official entry to the 91st Academy Awards (2018)
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Language: Assamese
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Awards: National Film Award for Best Feature Film (2018), among others
Why It Was Historic:
Village Rockstars made history as the first Assamese film ever sent to the Oscars by the Film Federation of India. Shot on a minimal budget with non-professional actors in a village setting, the film tells the heartwarming story of a young girl from rural Assam who dreams of owning a guitar and becoming a rockstar.
Rima Das, who single-handedly directed, produced, shot, and edited the film, brought global attention to the power of independent regional cinema from Assam.
Achievements of Village Rockstars:
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National Award for Best Feature Film (2018)
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Best Child Artist, Best Location Sound, and Best Editing at the 65th National Film Awards
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Screened at multiple international film festivals
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Put Assamese cinema on the global map
Conclusion:
The first Assamese movie nominated for the Oscars was “Village Rockstars”, directed by Rima Das and selected as India’s official entry to the 91st Academy Awards in 2018. It was a proud moment for Assam and a turning point in the journey of Assamese cinema on the global stage.