Kalki Koechlin’s Film ‘Her Song’ Enters 2027 Oscars Race

Kalki Koechlin Heads to Oscars 2027 Race with ‘Her Song’

Kalki Koechlin’s international film Her Song has officially entered the race for the 2027 Academy Awards, marking another international milestone for the actor. The film has qualified for consideration at the Oscars after making its way through the festival circuit.

Directed by John M. Keller, Her Song follows Olivia, an American writer who travels to her ancestral village in southern France to write about her grandmother. During her stay, she develops an unexpected friendship with a local artist, leading to a situation where the lines between fiction and reality gradually begin to blur.

The film marks an important first for Koechlin as her first French-language project. For the role, she speaks French and adopts an American accent. Although she has French heritage, Koechlin has never lived in France.

Her Song is scheduled for a theatrical release in the US, with screenings in Los Angeles from October 16 to 22, followed by a run in New York City from November 6 to 12. The film opened the Cinequest Film Festival to positive responses from audiences and critics, who noted the measured storytelling and Koechlin’s performance.

The Oscar qualification expands Koechlin’s international body of work, adding to her varied roles across Hindi, international, and independent cinema.