Oscars 2023:‘Naatu Naatu’,The Elephant Whisperers’ win Oscars
Oscars 2023:‘Naatu Naatu’,’The Elephant Whisperers’ win Oscars
Oscars 2023: RRR’s Naatu Naatu wins best original song
M.M. Keeravaani, right, and Chandrabose accept the Oscar for original song at the 95th Academy Awards. in the Dolby Theatre.(Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)
Oscars 2023: The Elephant Whisperers Wins Best Documentary Short Subject
The Elephant Whisperers winning the Best Documentary Short Subject at the 95th Academy Awards is a huge achievement for the filmmakers, Kartiki Gonsalves and Guneet Monga, as well as for the Indian film industry. It’s wonderful to see Indian films being recognized and awarded at such a prestigious platform like the Oscars. Winning this award is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and talent of everyone involved in making the film.
The Elephant Whisperers is a film about a community of Mahouts, or elephant handlers, in Kerala, India, who have a special bond with their elephants. The film explores the unique relationship between the Mahouts and the elephants and their struggles to preserve this traditional way of life in the face of modernization and changing attitudes towards animal welfare.
It’s also interesting to note that The Elephant Whisperers is the first Indian film to win an Oscar in the Documentary Short Subject category, and only the third Indian film to be nominated in this category. This achievement is sure to inspire more filmmakers in India to explore the documentary genre and tell stories that are unique, compelling, and socially relevant.
The story of an orphaned elephant calf being cared for by an indigenous couple is sure to tug at the heartstrings of viewers. It’s wonderful to see documentaries like this that not only entertain but also raise awareness about important issues.