Tuesday, September 23, 2014

'Liar's Dice' is India's entry for the Oscars

Geetu Mohandas's award winning Hindi film "Liar's Dice" has been zeroed in on as India's entry for the best foreign film category at the 87th Academy Awards. The film has been chosen by a 12-member jury appointed by the Film Federation of India (FFI), and out of a record number of 30 shortlisted films. Geethanjali Thapa and Nawazuddin Siddiqui played lead roles.  The film also features Murari Kumar and Mukesh Tiwari in supporting role.


'Liar's Dice' won the best cinematography honour for Rajeev Ravi and best actress title for Geetanjali at the 61st National Film Awards. It was selected at the Sundance Film Festival and International Film Festival Rotterdam. Part road movie and part survival drama, 'Liar’s Dice' tells the story of a young tribal mother who, along with her three-year-old daughter, embarks on a journey in search of her missing husband. On the way, she meets an army deserter, who decides to accompany them to their destination.

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