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From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Oscar Awards, Film Federation of India (FFI)
Why in the News?
India has announced its official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy (Oscar) Awards, set to take place early next year.
About the Film Federation of India (FFI)
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How does the FFI make the choice?
- Submission Process: The FFI invites filmmakers to submit their films for consideration. To be eligible, the film must:
- Be at least 40 minutes long.
- Have more than 50% of its dialogue in a non-English language.
- Have had a theatrical release of at least seven days between November 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024.
- Jury Selection: The FFI appoints a 13-member jury made up of experienced individuals from the creative field, who evaluate the films and select India’s entry.
- The jury chairperson is nominated by the FFI and oversees the selection process.
- Screening and Voting: The jury watches all the submissions and conducts discussions before making a final decision via voting.
Why has the FFI come under criticism?
- All-Male Jury: The FFI’s current jury has drawn criticism for being composed entirely of men. This led to public discussions about the absence of women on the jury, especially since India’s official entry for the 97th Oscars focuses on women’s issues.
- Arbitrary Process: FFI’s selection process can be arbitrary, and there have been calls for greater transparency and inclusiveness in choosing films for international awards like the Oscars.
PYQ:[2014] What do understand by the concept “freedom of speech and expression”? Does it cover hate speech also? Why do the films in India stand on a slightly different plane from other forms of expression? Discuss. |
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