Official Trailer for ‘Anuja’ – Oscar Nominated Short Film Set in Delhi

Official Trailer for ‘Anuja’ – Oscar Nominated Short Film Set in Delhi

by Alex Billington
January 29, 2025
Source: YouTube

“What if I don’t want to be a smart girl?” Netflix has unveiled an official trailer for an acclaimed miniature film titled Anuja, made by filmmaker Adam B. Graves. This 22-min miniature premiered at a number of festivals last year and ended up earning an Oscar nomination – it made the cut as one of the five nominated shorts in the Best Live-Action Short category this year at the 97th Academy Awards. Anuja follows a gifted nine-year-old orphan and her 17-year-old sister, Palak, as they work in a back-alley garment factory. When a teacher offers Anuja a chance to attend an elite boarding school and leave her antique life, the sisters must navigate challenges that test their resilience and bond, culminating in a decision faced by countless adolescent girls worldwide. A story of resilience, sisterhood, and hope. This stars Sajda Pathan as Anuja, Ananya Shanbhag as Palak, Nagesh Bhosle as Mr. Verma, and Gulshan Walia as Mr. Mishra. Not the best trailer, but I’m sure this is a good miniature anyway. At first glance I thought it was a documentary but it’s a proper miniature made with actors.

Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for Adam Graves’ miniature film Anuja, direct from YouTube:

“Suchitra and I are incredibly grateful that Anuja has found a home on Netflix. This story of hope was brought to life through collaboration with so many talented and passionate people. And we are thrilled that the results of our collective dedication can finally be enjoyed by audiences around the world.” –Director Adam Graves

Anuja tells the story of a gifted nine-year-old girl who works with her 17-year-old sister, Palak, in a back-alley garment factory. When a teacher arrives with a life-changing opportunity for Anuja to attend an elite boarding school, she must confront both external challenges and an inner conflict. As the sisters face these obstacles together, their resourcefulness and unbreakable bond take center stage. The story captures their ingenuity and love, leaving Anuja – and the audience – grappling with a profound choice that echoes the arduous decisions faced by countless adolescent girls around the world every day. Anuja is directed by up-and-coming indie filmmaker Adam J. Graves. Produced by Suchitra Mattai, Mindy Kaling, Guneet Monga Kapoor, Krushan Naik, Michael Graves, Aaron Kopp, Ksheetij Saini, and Alexandra Blaney. This miniature film is nominated for an Academy Award this year. Netflix releases Adam Graves’ Anuja miniature film streaming on Netflix worldwide starting on February 5th, 2025 this winter. For more info, visit the film’s Netflix page.

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