India's 'Homebound' Advances in Oscar Race for Best International Feature Film

India's Oscar Hope: 'Homebound'

India's official submission for the Academy Awards, 'Homebound', is keeping the nation's aspirations alive as it progresses to the next voting phase in the International Feature Film category. The Academy has revealed that fifteen films globally have made it to this stage, including 'Homebound' from India, alongside entries from countries such as Argentina, Brazil, France, Germany, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Norway, Palestine, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, and Tunisia.

Selected Films for Consideration
Alongside 'Homebound', the films that have been shortlisted include 'Belén' (Argentina), 'The Secret Agent' (Brazil), 'It Was Just an Accident' (France), 'Sound of Falling' (Germany), 'The President's Cake' (Iraq), 'Kokuhō' (Japan), 'All That's Left of You' (Jordan), 'Sentimental Value' (Norway), 'Palestine 36' (Palestine), 'No Other Choice' (South Korea), 'Sirat' (Spain), 'Late Shift' (Switzerland), 'Left-Handed Girl' (Taiwan), and 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' (Tunisia). This announcement was made via the Academy's official social media channels. The final nominations for the Oscars will be disclosed on Thursday, January 22.

Historic Achievement for Indian Cinema
'Homebound' marks a significant achievement as it becomes the fifth Indian film to be shortlisted for the Best International Feature Film category in the 98-year history of the Academy Awards. Featuring Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa, the film is among the fifteen contenders for the final nominations at the 2026 Oscars. Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, it showcases the journey of childhood friends Shoaib (Ishaan Khatter) and Chandan (Vishal Jethwa), whose aspirations of becoming police officers shape their destinies. Janhvi Kapoor plays a crucial role in this narrative that explores themes of friendship, duty, and the challenges faced by the youth of India.

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