Inja

17:04 mins and worth it.

South Africa, 1980s. Using a young Xhosa boy as a pawn, a farmer teaches his puppy to be white man’s best friend. Ten years later, both their lives hang in the balance at the mercy of the dog. [No animals were harmed during the making of this film.] Winner of Second Prize in the Student Live Action Film over 15’ at the Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films, USA 2001, Best Student Film at Aspen Shortfest, USA 2002, Best Short Film and Best Achievement in Writing for a Short Film at St Kilda Film Festival, Australia 2002, Best Short Film at the Nashville Independent Film Festival, USA 2002, Best Foreign Short at LA Shorts Fest, USA 2002, FEDIC Plaque at the Film Video International Film Festival, Montecatini Terme, Italy 2003 and nominated for an Oscar in the Live Action Short Film category at the 75th Annual Academy Awards in 2003. Made in 2001.

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