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| Directed by | Sandhya Suri |
| Written by | Sandhya Suri |
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| Cinematography | Lennert Hillege |
| Edited by | Maxime Pozzi-Garcia |
| Music by | Luisa Gerstein |
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| Distributed by | Metrograph Pictures (North America) |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
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| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | $2.5 million[2] |
Santosh is a 2024 Hindi-language crime drama film written and directed by Sandhya Suri. It is an international co-production of the United Kingdom, India, Germany and France. Set in rural north India, it stars Shahana Goswami as a widow who inherits her late husband's job of police constable. Principal photography occurred over 45 days in August–October 2023 in and around Lucknow, India.[3][4][2][5]
Santosh had its world premiere in the Un Certain Regard section of the 77th Cannes Film Festival on 20 May 2024.[6][7] It was selected as the UK's entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards.[8]
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (23 October 2024). "U.K. Oscar Contender 'Santosh' Sets U.S. Release Date, Unveils Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ a b Calnan, Ellie (19 May 2024). "'Santosh' producer on the freedom of filming in India". Screen International. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- ^ Tabbara, Mona (14 December 2023). "Sandhya Suri's UK-backed 'Santosh' wraps production in India (exclusive)". Screen International. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- ^ Scott, Mathew (16 May 2024). "India, Back in the Palme d'Or Hunt After 30 Years, Hopes Cannes Will Help Producers See the Light". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (20 May 2024). "Cannes Title 'Santosh' First Clip Unveiled: 'Religious Intolerance, Casteism, Prejudice and Misogyny Are Sitting Heavily in the Atmosphere' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- ^ Pavan, Benoit (20 May 2024). "Santosh, Sandhya Suri's vision". Festival de Cannes. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- ^ "The Screenings Guide of the 77th Festival de Cannes". Festival de Cannes. 8 May 2024. Archived from the original on 8 May 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (25 September 2024). "'Santosh' to Represent U.K. in Oscars International Feature Race". Variety. Retrieved 25 September 2024.