Jude Anthany Joseph Pens Heartbreaking Note As India's Official Entry 2018 Is Out Of Oscar Race
Hailed as one of the best Malayalam movies of 2023, 2018 which is based on real-life incidents that happened in the year during the floods is Kerala has failed to make the cut at Oscars 2024. The movie directed by?Jude Anthany Joseph was India's official entry in the international feature film category at the 2024 Academy Awards.?
India's official entry Malayalam movie 2018 is out of the Oscar race?
As the film starring?Tovino Thomas, Kunchacko Boban, Asif Ali and Vineeth Sreenivasan failed to get?shortlisted as one of the 15 films for the category, announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) on Friday, the director penned a heartbreaking note.?
Jude Anthany Joseph?penned a heartbreaking note apologising to fans
"Greetings, everyone. The Oscar shortlist has been unveiled, and regrettably, our film 2018- Everyone Is A Hero did not secure a spot among the final 15 films out of the 88 international language films from across the globe. I sincerely apologize to all my well-wishers and supporters for disappointing you all. Nevertheless, the opportunity to represent India in this competition has been a dream-like journey that I will cherish for a lifetime,"?Anthany wrote.
He added, "Being the highest-grossing film and the official Indian entry to the Oscars is a rare achievement in any filmmaker¡¯s career. I am grateful to God for choosing me for this extraordinary journey. My heartfelt thanks go to the producers, technicians, artists, and the audience for their tremendous support for our film. A special expression of gratitude to the Film Federation Of India, particularly Sir Ravi Kottarakkara, for their boundless support, love, and for selecting our film as India¡¯s official entry. I express my gratitude to all the Indian filmmakers who supported me on this journey, with special thanks to Pan Nalin, Sidharth Roy Kapoor, Guneet Monga, Rintu Thomas, Ashutosh Gowarikar sir, Resul Pookkutty sir, Anurag Kashyap, Rajamouli sir, Senthi sir and many more. :)I express my gratitude to all my supporters in Los Angeles and eagerly anticipate the meetings that we have already scheduled."?
"I extend my best wishes to all the finalists, with a special mention to Sol, my dear friend and the producer of the Armenian film.The inception of the next dream begins today, as the Oscars await, and I am poised to be present. Until we meet, dear Oscar. ?????? "
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