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| Court is a harsh critique of India's judicial system (video below) |
Staff correspondent, September 23, 2015, NewsCrunch
Marathi film "Court", a hard-hitting commentary on India's judicial system, has been selected to officially represent the country.
It will vie with 30 other films in the Best Foreign Film category at the 88th Oscars next year, for the coveted award.
Marathi film "Court", a hard-hitting commentary on India's judicial system, has been selected to officially represent the country.
It will vie with 30 other films in the Best Foreign Film category at the 88th Oscars next year, for the coveted award.
Made by debutant director Chaitanya Tamhane, Court is a low-budget drama that has
won 17 awards, including the Best Picture honour at the National film awards.
It was also premiered at the Venice International Film Festival last year.
won 17 awards, including the Best Picture honour at the National film awards.
It was also premiered at the Venice International Film Festival last year.
Court tells the story of an aging folk singer, who is tried for abetment to suicide in a court. The movie has received a 100% critics rating at Rotten Tomatoes.