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40 at 40: Shyam Selvadurai looks back at the queer novel that launched his career
Nominated for a Canadian Screen Award this month for Funny Boy, the author discusses changes in Sri Lanka and identity politics’ second wave By Glenn Sumi
Original photos by Rick McGinnis
In September 1994, NOW put a young, unknown gay Sri-Lankan-Canadian novelist on the cover for his debut novel, Funny Boy. This month, Shyam Selvadurai – besides having several more acclaimed novels under his belt, including Cinnamon Gardens and The Hungry Ghosts – is nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for his adaptation of his first novel in Deepa Mehta’s film. (The film is currently streaming on CBC Gem.)
Deepa Mehta s Funny Boy no longer eligible for Oscars international category for this reason © Provided by WION
Deepa Mehta s Funny Boy , Canada s official entry for the best international feature has been disqualified from the Academy Awards, instead, it will be submitted for consideration in the best picture and general entry categories. Oscars 2021: All International Feature Films submissions so far The movie does not meet the awards eligibility requirements for having too many dialogues in English. The Best international feature is awarded to a movie which is produced outside the United States with predominantly non-English dialogue. Mehta issued a statement saying she was “surprised” by the Academy’s decision We were surprised that the film was not able to compete in the Academy’s international feature category, but then were equally surprised and more than thrilled that Telefilm decided to support the submission of the film for best picture and other cate