Anuja

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Anuja

2024

22m

Drama

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When a gifted nine-year-old girl, who works in a garment factory, gets a once-in-a-lifetime chance to attend school, she must make a heart-wrenching decision that will determine her and her sister's fate.

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Barbara Shulgasser

Common Sense Media

Anuja is a slender short film that takes great advantage of the charm and presence of two actors, two girls actually living the orphaned lives of the characters they play.

Feb 20, 2025

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Prairie Miller

WBAI Radio

ANUJA - A tale of survival touching on charity, class, mythmaking and mass consciousness.

Feb 13, 2025

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Juan Pablo Russo

EscribiendoCine

...the 22-minute film not only constructs a fictional story, but also reflects the reality of millions of children in India and other parts of the world. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 7/10

Feb 13, 2025

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Sukanya Verma

Rediff.com

It's a mild mannered depiction of a robbed childhood that pulls down its rose-tinted glasses every now and then.

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 7, 2025

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Abhishek Srivastava

The Times of India

With its restrained yet powerful storytelling, ‘Anuja’ delivers a compelling message without overt sentimentality, making it a thought-provoking watch.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 6, 2025

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Birithivy Y

Anuja - 8/10. One of the Academy award nominated short films for this season, Anuja tells the harsh reality of a young girl who has to make a choice about her future. She either could stay in the garment factory that she is working in with her sister, or, she could pursue an education which allows her to be able to utilize her brilliant mind. Its a short story which tells the plight of young children not just in this section of India, but around the world where economical ramifications hinder their ability to be allowed the luxuries that most people have. The lead actress does a great job here, and the way the film was directed and shot made me wish this was a little longer. I hope we could one day make a world where everyone is allowed and given ample opportunities to pursue an education and being free to live childhood without stress. This short reminds you of how lucky we might be in order to have the choices and freedoms that we have in life.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/20/25

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Renaldo D

Short is touching and beautiful.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/10/25

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Audience Member

Anuja directed by Adam J Graves subtly touches upon the issue of child labour through a take of two sisters. The best part of Anuja is how the director has explored the lives of children from marginalized sections. Their desire to be educated clashing with the necessity of earning livelihood has come out well. My brief opinion of the short movie available in website rigoberthareviews.com

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/10/25

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Garry A

This short movie depicts a strong bond among sisters and the sacrifices they male to have a better life. Despite living in deplorable conditions and doing slave labor for little pay, they find joy in little pleasures in life and radiate hope. It's a very touching film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/07/25

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Synopsis

When a gifted nine-year-old girl, who works in a garment factory, gets a once-in-a-lifetime chance to attend school, she must make a heart-wrenching decision that will determine her and her sister's fate.

Director: Adam J. Graves
Producer: Alexandra Blaney, Mindy Kaling, Aaron Kopp, Suchitra Mattai, Guneet Monga Kapoor, Krushan Naik, Ksheetij Saini
Screenwriter: Adam J. Graves
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Graves Films, Shine Global, Krushan Naik Films
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Hindi
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 5, 2025
Runtime: 22m

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