Sapana 2011
A story follows a girl named Sapana, who dreams of marrying a man just like the one she has always imagined. However, she is completely unaware that the one truly meant for her has been by her side all along.
A story follows a girl named Sapana, who dreams of marrying a man just like the one she has always imagined. However, she is completely unaware that the one truly meant for her has been by her side all along.
Sonam (50) and his estranged son Karma (20) journey to ancestral monasteries in the mountains of Nepal to light butter lamps in memory of Sonam's deceased wife, before Karma leaves for Australia to study.
Dilendra (Mukun Bhusal) strategically places himself in his political journey to engage in the political arena with admirable principles and ethical standards. Despite being highly regarded by the local community for his beliefs, his party does not consider him a feasible candidate for the upcoming election.
Nine-year-old Punam Tamang, lives in Bhaktapur, Nepal. She lost her mother when she was five years old and since that time she has been the family caretaker to her small siblings while her father works from dawn till night. Punam tells us her story and she introduces us to her family, neighborhood, teachers, and friends.
Set in lower Himalayas, it is an ominous piece that uses violent history of its people as a background in order to explore (and explain, perhaps) the people's struggle today. And yet, this history is visually absent from the screen.
The Iron Digger is the story of a Jelbang village in Rolpa district. Jelbang was considered a commercial centre of mountain iron around 2046 BS. However, now the iron mine is closed. After the Nepal government closed the mines, the family of 84-year-old Raj Bahadur Budha Magar, who had been working in iron mines since the age of 10, became unemployed and some disappeared abroad in search of employment, while others were killed in civil war. The film shows the impact on the lives of villagers like Raj Bahadur Budha’s family after the closure of Jelbang’s iron ore mine.
After unforeseeably running away with her lover, 10 year old Suresh must deal with the ordeal of life without a sister figure
A psychological short film exploring a young man's imagined final conversation with his mother. Shot in black and white, it delves into themes of grief, memory, and emotional closure. Directed by Prashanna Mali, the film has received international acclaim, including an award at the World Film Festival in Cannes.
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.
A girl is carelessly roaming around the woods, when suddenly she gets seduced by mystical figures. This experimental short film is inspired by an existing Nepalese folklore. The folklore is adapted to represent the indigenous Limbu people, and their marriage practices inside the community. This short film talks about the existing ritual that took away the youth, freedom and choices of Limbu women.
Story of two guys with a mystical twist
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).
When Dhuckia's father discovers that she is showing the early symptoms of leprosy, he must make a devastating choice. Based on a true story.
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.
Two teenage girls separated by the caste system fight against society to play their favorite instrument Sanai, forbidden to be played by women, while also keeping their friendship alive.
The betrayal by a close friend who falls victim to drug addiction.
an unforgettable memory
In the heart of the Himalayan hills, shamans travel through the intangible. Their souls explore the world of spirits and ancestors to relieve human beings from their pain. Each one has their own methods: 3 stories: 3 frames of mind; 3 shamans.
A taxi driver moves to Kathmandu with aspirations of making it in the big city. He falls in with the wrong company, and soon becomes embroiled in drugs and disputes with a local rival gang.
What's wrong with a man dressing up? A movie with action, songs, and romance.