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Canada's Oscar entry disqualified for too much English dialogue
Updated On: 20 December, 2020 07:04 AM IST | Washington | ANI
Telefilm, which submits Canada's contender at the Academy, said 'Funny Boy' has now been submitted for consideration in Oscar's best picture and general entry categories.
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has disqualified Deepa Mehta's 'Funny Boy', Canada's entry for best international feature Oscar consideration, for having too much dialogue in English.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Christa Dickenson, executive director of Telefilm Canada, said in a statement on Friday, "Although we were disappointed when informed by the Academy, we are excited to extend our ongoing support for 'Funny Boy' as the journey to the Oscars continues."
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