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Kannada short film Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know qualifies for Oscars 2025

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Kannada short film Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know qualifies for Oscars 2025

Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know is produced by Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) and won the La Cinef at Cannes 2024.

The Kannada short film Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know, directed by Chidananda S Naik, has qualified for the Oscars 2025 in the Live Action Short Film category. The film was produced by the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), where Chidananda studied. (Also Read: 2025 Best animated feature Oscar predictions: Inside Out 2, The Wild Robot and other potential top runners revealed)

Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know qualifies for Oscars

The short film Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know won first prize earlier this year at the Cannes Film Festival’s La Cinef Selection. Indian folk stories and traditions inspire the 16-minute-long Kannada project. The film’s team includes Suraj Thakur as the cinematographer, Manoj V as the editor and Abhishek Kadam on sound design.

Winning award at Cannes

The La Cinef Jury at Cannes had commended the film for its illuminating storytelling and masterful direction, stating, “An illumination that, from the depths of the night, shines with humour and a keen sense of direction, the first prize is awarded to Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know by Chidananda S Naik.”

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Chidananda said in a press note, “I have aspired to tell this story for as long as I can remember. Our goal was to recreate the experience of not merely hearing these stories but of genuinely living them—an experience I hope resonates with audiences around the globe.”

About Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know

The short film centres on an elderly woman who steals the village rooster, which causes sunlight to cease. A prophecy is invoked to restore order, and the woman is exiled from the village. The woman’s family undertakes a desperate mission to retrieve the rooster.

Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know is filmed at night and immerses the viewers into an Indian landscape. The film previously received acclaim on the festival circuit, including the Best Indian Competition award at the Bengaluru International Short Film Festival. It will now compete alongside the world’s best short films.

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 19.05 °C, check weather forecast for November 6, 2024

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 19.05 °C, check weather forecast for November 6, 2024

The temperature in Delhi today, on November 6, 2024, is 30.13 °C. The day’s forecast indicates a minimum and maximum temperature of 19.05 °C and 32.06 °C, respectively. The relative humidity is 23% and the wind speed is 23 km/h. The sun rose at 06:36 AM and will set at 05:32 PM.

Tomorrow, on Thursday, November 7, 2024, Delhi is predicted to experience a minimum and maximum temperature of 25.42 °C and 32.86 °C, respectively. Tomorrow humidity levels will be at 22%.

With temperatures ranging between 19.05 °C and 32.06 °C, prepare for a hot day and plan outdoor activities accordingly. If you are sensitive to heat, take note of the weather forecast and consider appropriate attire and activities suitable for the prevailing weather.

The AQI in Delhi today stands at 500.0, falling in thehazardouscategory. Everyone should remain cautious and limit their outdoor activities. The usage of masks and air purifying devices is highly advised. Being aware of the AQI helps one make informed decisions regarding one’s overall well-being while planning the day’s activities.

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Weather and AQI predictions in Delhi for next 7 days:

DateTemperatureSky
November 7, 202430.84 °CSky is clear
November 8, 202431.03 °CSky is clear
November 9, 202430.62 °CSky is clear
November 10, 202430.27 °CSky is clear
November 11, 202430.64 °CSky is clear
November 12, 202431.11 °CSky is clear
November 13, 202431.25 °CSky is clear

Weather in other cities on November 6, 2024

CityTemperatureSky
Mumbai29.53 °CSky is clear
Kolkata28.87 °CLight rain
Chennai28.9 °CModerate rain
Bengaluru26.14 °CFew clouds
Hyderabad25.49 °CScattered clouds
Ahmedabad31.18 °CSky is clear
Delhi30.13 °CSky is clear

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