India’s performance in the Oscars shortlist incredible, says 'All That Breathes' director Shaunak Sen

Oscars 2023 are just a month away and three films and one song from India have made it to the 95th Academy Awards making us all proud. Shaunak Sen’s ‘All That Breathes’, which won the Best Documentary honour at the Sundance Film Festival and Cannes Film Festival, has also been shortlisted for the Academy in the Documentary Feature Film category.

In an exclusive interview with The Indian Express, Shaunak said, ‘We’re besides ourselves with joy and relief. Not least because this shines more light on the singularly remarkable work our characters do, but also owing to the lovely films we are in the company of. We’re genuinely thrilled with the recognition, and looking forward to the next steps in the film’s journey.’

‘We’re exhilarated about India’s stunning performance at the shortlist level, four (shortlisted films) is incredible,’ he added.

‘All That Breathes’ is a story about two Muslim brothers, who rescue black kites falling from a smog-choked New Delhi's skies.

This is perhaps the first time India has made it to four Oscar shortlists.

The 95th Academy Awards will be held on March 12, 2023, at Los Angeles' Dolly Theatre.

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