Slumdog Millionaire
Synopsis
A Mumbai teen who grew up in the slums becomes a contestant on the Indian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? He is arrested under suspicion of cheating, and while being interrogated, events from his life history are shown which explain why he knows the answers.
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Awards & Festivals
Academy Awards
2009 | 8 wins including: Best Motion Picture of the Year
2009 | 2 nominations including: Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song
Toronto International Film Festival
2008 | Winner: People's Choice Award
International Film Festival Rotterdam
2009 | 2 wins including: Audience Award
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