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PH documentary 'And So It Begins' misses Oscars 2025 shortlist
The Philippines' official entry for the 2025 Oscars, the documentary "And So It Begins," did not make it to the shortlist for Best International Feature Film.
The Academy Awards revealed 15 films that advanced to the shortlist for the 97th edition of the awards.
"And So It Begins," directed by Ramona S. Diaz, documented former Vice President Leni Robredo's 2022 presidential campaign and the intricacies of Philippine politics.
The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival 2024.
Last year, the Filipino entry "Iti Mapukpukaw" also failed to make the Academy Awards shortlist.
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