SYNOPSIS
Fresh out of film school, Vinod’s documentary about Bombay street children went all the way to Hollywood,where it was nominated for an Oscar. It swept the awards at the Oberhausen Film Festival, winning 9 out of the 12 prizes, and also won the top prizes at festivals in Milan, Leipzig, and Finland.
At the International Film Festival of India, it won the Golden Peacock. The technique of the film was singled out for special mention: direct, unwavering conversations with children, neither patronizing nor
pitying.
CREDITS
Starring : Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Directed by : Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Produced by : K.K. Kapil
AWARDS
Nominated for The 52nd Annual Academy Award - Documentary Short Subject.
7th International Film Festival, India
• Golden Peacock
Oberhausen
• Best Short Film and Jury awards
Leipzig Film Festival
• Gold Medal
Finland Film Festival
• Grand Prix
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