{"id":174,"date":"2023-03-13T12:50:46","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T12:50:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=174"},"modified":"2023-03-13T13:01:26","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T13:01:26","slug":"the-elephant-whisperers-won-the-oscars-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/currentaffairs\/the-elephant-whisperers-won-the-oscars-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"The Elephant Whisperers won the Oscars 2023 for Best Documentary Short Film"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>&nbsp;The 95th Academy Awards have here, and this year\u2019s presentation is full of anticipation. And India\u2019s \u2018The Elephant Whisperers,\u2019 directed by Kartiki Gonsalves, received the Oscar for Best Documentary Short.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a touching Indian-American short documentary about a couple who create an unshakable attachment with an orphaned young elephant named Raghu. The video also highlights the spectacular natural surroundings of the Mudumalai National Park in Tamil Nadu, South India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the critics, it investigates how indigenous people coexist with nature. The film is not only a compelling narrative of an animal-human bond and their capacity to coexist, but it also provides insight into Indian culture and the nation\u2019s long tradition of environmental protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/the-elephant-whisperers.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/the-elephant-whisperers.webp 650w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/the-elephant-whisperers-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/the-elephant-whisperers-200x150.webp 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/currentaffairs\/the-elephant-whisperers-won-the-oscars-2023\/#What_the_Oscar-Winning_documentary_is_all_about\" >What the Oscar-Winning documentary is all about?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/currentaffairs\/the-elephant-whisperers-won-the-oscars-2023\/#The_Elephant_Whisperers_grew_globally\" >The Elephant Whisperers grew globally:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_Oscar-Winning_documentary_is_all_about\"><\/span>What the Oscar-Winning documentary is all about?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The story revolves around Raghu, an orphaned elephant calf, his mahout Bomman, and his carer Bellie Amma. Bomman and Bellie, from the Kattunayakan indigenous group, care for orphaned elephant calves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bomman and Bellie reside in the forest, which they consider holy and work to maintain. Nurturing abandoned elephant calves is a full-time responsibility that\u00a0eventually becomes part of their daily routine. The pair treats Raghu as if he were a human baby, feeding, cleaning, interacting with, and nurturing him, blurring the distinction between people and animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/the-elephant-whispers1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/the-elephant-whispers1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/the-elephant-whispers1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/the-elephant-whispers1-200x112.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Elephant_Whisperers_grew_globally\"><\/span>The Elephant Whisperers grew globally:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After its impressive premiere, the documentary was distributed globally on Netflix on December 8, 2022, allowing audiences all over the globe to see the couple\u2019s and their beloved elephant\u2019s poignant narrative. The documentary has been praised by spectators and critics alike for its gorgeous photography, poignant storyline, and a great message about the necessity of compassion and understanding in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The documentary film was also shortlisted for Hollywood Music in Media Awards and IDA Documentary Awards, as well as being shortlisted by DOC NYC in the \u2018Shorts: Change Maker\u2019 category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Elephant Whisperers, produced by Guneet Monga, won Best Documentary Short Film at the 95th Academy Awards. Kartiki Gonsalves\u2019 documentary knocked out Haulout, The Martha Mitchell Effect, Stranger At The Gate, and How Do You Measure A Year? to receive this award. On the other hand, RRR\u2019s \u201cNaatu Naatu,\u201d directed by SS Rajamouli, won the Best Original Music Award.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;The 95th Academy Awards have here, and this year\u2019s presentation is full of anticipation. 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