'The Milkmaid', a Nigerian film about Islamist insurgency, aims at Oscar glory

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will announce its nominations for the Academy Awards on March 15.
 
Ten years ago, Desmond Ovbiagele abandoned his career in investment banking to pursue his dream of making films. Now the Nigerian director`s movie about the jihadist insurgency in his country has been put forward as an Oscars contender.
'The Milkmaid' tells the story of two sisters who are abducted from their village during a deadly attack by militants in northeast Nigeria. It has been submitted by Nigeria as its entry for international feature consideration at the Academy Awards.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will announce its nominations for the Academy Awards on March 15.

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