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Raju is a 2011 German live-action short film directed by Max Zahle. The story follows a German couple who travel to Kolkata, India, to adopt a young boy, but the situation takes a dramatic turn when the child goes missing shortly after they take him in. The film explores themes of international adoption and cultural displacement. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film in 2012.
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What is Raju about?
Raju follows a German couple who travel to Kolkata to adopt a young boy, only to face a crisis when he goes missing. Max Zahle directed the 2011 German live-action short.
Where is Raju set?
The story begins with a German couple and unfolds in Kolkata, India, after the adoption. That cross-border setting lets the 2011 film examine the power imbalance and moral questions around international adoption.
Was Raju nominated for an Oscar?
Yes. Raju received an Academy Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Film, bringing its 2011 story to a major international audience.
Does Raju focus only on the adoption process?
No. The adoption is the starting point, while the missing child turns the 2011 short into a tense story about responsibility, identity, and the consequences of an adult decision.
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