The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru, China's entry for best international feature at the Oscars, was disqualified for not exceeding 50% non-English dialogue, raising questions about its definition.
Director Fang Li expressed confusion about the Oscars' rules, indicating the selection process occurred without his knowledge, and stressed that his film's dialogue could qualify as predominantly non-English.
Fang's documentary unfolds the tragic tale of the Lisbon Maru, detailing how Japanese troops shot prisoners attempting to escape after the ship was torpedoed by the US Navy.
The film recounts a harrowing history, focusing on the rescue of over 300 British PoWs by Chinese fishers during World War II, revealing a little-known narrative of bravery.
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