Lachhamaniya, according to the communal practice, was married at the age of five. She is now twenty years old and has never met her husband after the wedding. She lives at her natal home hoping her husband to come and take her with him. ‘LACHHAMANIYA’ is a story about the psychological conflict arising from the disagreement between the protagonist’s parents and in-laws and the consequences that follow.
Dimag Ghochne Manche is a powerful documentary chronicling the life and legacy of Ujwal Thapa — a visionary entrepreneur, activist, and political reformer who sparked a civic awakening in Nepal. Through intimate stories and rare archival footage, the film captures how one man’s restless mind challenged conventions, inspired a generation, and redefined what it means to create change from within.
A small excerpt from the scenes of a complicated relationship between a mother and her daughter.
The untold story of 21-year-old Chhesang, who is navigating gender dysphoria and holding onto the hope of full acceptance.
On an ordinary winter's day, Nabin stumbles upon the half burnt flower of his past in his balcony.
JUNA is a story of a little girl facing polygamy at the age of 13, vulnerably tormented by her husband's family. Child distortion, illiterate society, and their reflection towards the main character JUNA are the major plots of the movie. CHAUPADI, a menstrual taboo of far western Nepal and its effect on women can be easily seen through the film. All the major reasons behind all these scenarios are the poverty, illiteracy of society, and the cruelty of human nature towards women.
SORRY MOM is about a young brilliant student and his movement towards drugs. How his family, friends, and other circles get destroyed after his drug addiction. The brave mother never gave up and helped her son revive. The movie shows how the young school children unknowingly dipped towards drug addiction, and gives a good lesson showing its effect while providing real stories of the youth.
Gokul is a single father who is raising his son, a well-regarded and actively involved member of their community. On a specific occasion, Gokul feels a sense of embarrassment as he watches his son's public dance performance, which displays feminine mannerisms. Determined to bring about a change in his son's lifestyle and regain their esteemed standing in society, Gokul wholeheartedly commits himself to putting in considerable effort and taking the required actions. Over time, Gokul gradually becomes aware of his son's inherent feminine side
Shanti is an adaptation from a short story (Foot Prints on the Sand) written by Chimi Angmu Lama based on a real event. It is the story about a single mother raising her child helped by a simpleton "Ramme" to do some work in the farm. The Mother shows extraordinary courage, strength and resilience when faced by sudden harrowing situation.
Traditionally, Gai Jatra is literally translated as procession of cows and is an age-old festival commemorating the death of loved ones. Since 2001, LGBTI people in Nepal have been using Gai Jatra festival as a medium to appear in the public, flaunt their true selves with pride, and pay tribute to the deceased members of their community.
In search of a better life, Nepalese emigrate en masse, sacrificing their rights and health for remittances. Should they continue searching abroad or stay at home, trapped in misery? Tragedy poses the difficult choice between hope and reality.
'Paaso' is the story of two best friends, Saru and Pramila, who get abducted by a kidnapping group. The film showcases the ruthless struggle for survival.
The Nepalese government is trying to ban unregistered weapons in rural villages.
Story of two guys with a mystical twist
Story about a Baba who mastered middle class problem. A question that changed his life.
Two men on a journey to make their next Vulgar Social Awareness Short Movie meets a YouTuber who turns their life upside down.
Based on a short story by writer Guru Prasad Mainali of the same name, the story follows the lives of husband and wife, Chame and Gauthali. Mainali is a writer from the realism school of thought, or ‘yatharthabadh’ in Nepali. His other popular stories include Naso (The Ward) and Sahid (The Martyr).
This is not the official description but This film appears to have been lost to time, with no one recalling its details, and its poster is seemingly absent from any archives.
Drawing inspiration from Frederick Wiseman’s classic aesthetic, Nepalese filmmaker Kesang Tseten spends a year observing the community and culture of Himalayan immigrants in and around the Jackson Heights neighborhood of Queens. During the buildup to the 2020 U.S. Census, the inhabitants reveal their motivation to have their presence recorded, encouraged by visits from their political representatives, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. In carefully captured verite footage, we see a rich portrait of people deeply connected to homeland traditions while adjusting to life in exile.
