Nisha Pahuja’s To Kill a Tiger got an Oscar nod in the Documentary Feature Film category. The movie is a Notice Pictures/National Film Board of Canada (NFB) co-production.
The movie is about a farmer, Ranjit, in Jharkhand, who takes on the fight of his life when he demands justice for his 13-year-old daughter, the survivor of sexual assault. Ranjit’s decision to support his daughter is virtually unheard of, and his journey unprecedented.
As per prnewswire.co.uk, India registers an alleged rape every 20 minutes. Alarming are the conviction rates that are less than 30%.
The nomination is the latest honour for To Kill a Tiger, which has already received over 20 Canadian and international awards.
NFB films have now received 78 nominations, more than any other film organization based outside of Hollywood. NFB productions and co-productions have won the big prize on 11 occasions. The NFB also received a 1988 Honorary Academy Award for overall excellence in cinema.
“I am beyond thrilled that To Kill a Tiger has been nominated for an Academy Award. This is an extraordinary honour for the creative team behind this eight-year journey, and it’s a testament to the tireless group of women working outside the normal ecosystem to ensure this story is seen and does what it needs to in the world,” said Suzanne Guèvremont, Government Film Commissioner and NFB Chairperson.
“We’re here, at this moment, because a farmer in India, his wife and their 13-year-old daughter had the courage to demand her human rights. We are grateful to the National Film Board of Canada, our executive producers and everyone on the team for their support. It is our hope and intent that this film will encourage other survivors to seek justice, and that men stand with us in our fight for gender equality,” she further added.
The 96th Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide.
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