The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced feature films eligible for consideration in the Animated Feature Film, Documentary Feature and International Feature Film categories for the 93rd Academy Awards®.
Bombay Rose (2019)
Amidst the struggle of survival in a big city, a red rose brings together three tales of impossible loves. Love between two flower sellers. Love between two women. Love of an entire city for its Bollywood stars.
Directed by Gitanjali Rao
Starring Anurag Kashyap, Makrand Deshpande, Geetanjali Kulkarni
Genre(s) Animation Film
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Academy Reveals Films Eligible for Animated, Documentary and International Feature Film Oscars
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Venice International Film Critics’ Week 2019 Announces Lineup
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