Apple and Oranges is an educational short film written and directed by Rukshana Tabassum and produced by the School Cinema division of LXL Ideas. The film has won two national awards at the 67th National Film Awards.[1] This short film is a story for children on being different, accepting and dealing with diversity.[2][3]
| Apples and Oranges | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Rukshana Tabassum |
| Starring | Daisy and Tulip |
| Country | India |
| Language | English |
Story edit
The film is set in a fantasy world named 'Fruitistan' where two sets of people, apples and oranges, don't get along with each other. Daisy who likes apple presents oranges to orange-loving Tulip on her birthday. Tulip's family arranges ‘apple foods’ for Daisy.[2]
Awards edit
In 2019, the film won two National Awards for Best Educational Film.[1][4]
References edit
- ^ a b "67th National Film Awards: Complete list of winners". The Hindu. 23 March 2021. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
- ^ a b Anand, Shilpa Nair (29 March 2021). "'Apples and Oranges', awarded the National Award for the Best Educational Film, teaches acceptance despite diversity". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
- ^ "Lights, camera, award: Syed Sultan Ahmed and his tryst with National Awards". www.indulgexpress.com. Retrieved 11 May 2022. [unreliable source?]
- ^ Kahlon, Sukhpreet. "Cinema is a medium that gives you voice, says actress-director Rukshana Tabassum". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 7 October 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2022.