This year, an outstanding Canadian film stands a chance at winning an Oscar in a best film catagory.

What is the name of the movie, and who directed it?

Nearly had me stumped !
You must mean Water written and directed by Deepta Mehta.It is up for nomination in the Best Foreign Language film category.Sounds like a great movie,must try to see it.
Viv

Well done Viv,
Yes, I tried to get you searching in the wrong place with the wording of the question. But you were too quick!
"Water" by Deepta Mehta is the answer. It's the last in a trilogy. All three are great movies. You don't have to see them in order. The others are Earth and Fire.