
Overview
Inja [Dog] is a 2002 South African short film directed by Steve Pasvolsky. Using a Xhosa boy as a pawn, a farmer teaches his puppy to be white man's best friend. Ten years later, both their lives hang in the balance at the mercy of the dog. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Fun facts
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Nominations
Nominated for the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film (2003)
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Music
Music by Ilan Kidron
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Steve PasvolskyWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- January 10, 2002
- Original language
- English





















