Film: Slumdog Millionaire
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Slumdog Millionaire is a captivating film that follows Jamal Malik, an 18-year-old from the slums of Mumbai. He becomes a contestant on the Indian version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?", and despite his lack of formal education, Jamal answers each question correctly.
For Slumdog Millionaire, the filmmakers won a total of 8 Oscars, including awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay. The film received the same awards at the 2009 Golden Globe Awards.
Film details:
Released: 2008
Duration: 1 hour and 55 minutes
Genre: Drama
Script: Simon Beaufoy
Director: Danny Boyle and Loveleen Tandan
Cast: Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Mia Drake, Imran Hasnee, Anil Kapoor, Irfan Khan
Production company: Pathé
Country of origin: Great Britain, United States