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India’s official entry to the Oscars “Pebbles” fails to make it to next round

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India’s official entry to the Oscars “Pebbles” has failed to make it to the next round of the race for the Oscars. Director PS Vinothraj critically-acclaimed debut film “Pebbles” follows story of an alcoholic abusive husband who, after his long-suffering wife runs off, sets out with his young son to find her and bring her back.

Vignesh Shivan, the producer of the film expressed his disappointment at the news. “To check if our film has come in the list itself is a big achievement, yes ! But still! The happiness & pride that we could have brought in to independent cinema makers and producers like us would have been remarkable! If we could have made it to the short list!” he tweeted.

In the international feature film category, 15 films are still in the running for the top prize. Films from 92 countries were eligible in the category.

On the other hand, the good news is that Indian documentary feature “Writing With Fire” has entered the next round. The shortlists by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced. The documentary chronicles the rise of Khabar Lahariya, India’s only newspaper run by Dalit women. It is directed by Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh, also debutants.