Global Peace Film Festival Sidebar Genre: Drama Country: Canada/India Runtime: 92 mins Director: Mitra Sen Language(s): Hindi Subtitles: EnglishRead More
Global Peace Film Festival Sidebar Genre: Documentary Country: Mexico, USA Runtime: 48 mins Director: Francisco Alarcón Language(s): Mexico, USA Subtitles: EnglishRead More
Short Film SYNOPSIS Acres of Diamonds examines the two possible paths for vulnerable children in rural, poverty stricken India: A life in slavery with no hope of escape or a flourishing life with Good News India, where they receive food, clothes, education, and love. This film gives a voice to millions of forgotten children who...Read More
Short Film SYNOPSIS Laaz (The Shame) is a satirical story. Bhagwaray has been recently freed from bonded labour in the plains of western Nepal. Amidst government’s historic decision to abolish bonded labour, the lack of an effective government program to help the freed labourers’ transition to the ‘free’ society, and the disputes among the contesting...Read More
Short Film SYNOPSIS This compelling short film captures the ongoing dilemma faced by an elderly couple. Atimaley and Devi’s village is haunted by memories. When a dear friend leaves the village without saying “goodbye,” the couple has to decide whether to keep living through memories or to leave the village for good. ABOUT THE FILM...Read More
International Film The Refugees of Shangri-la Genre: Documentary Country: USA, Nepal, Bhutan Runtime: 55 Min Director: Doria Bramante, Markus Weinfurter Language(s): English Subtitles: EnglishRead More
International Film SYNOPSIS A traveler sets on a journey into the remote mountains of Nepal, to explore Annapurna Region; and learns about the incredibly unique culture, festivals and spiritual traditions of the locals. ABOUT THE FILM Genre: Documentary Country: USA Runtime: 90 Mins Director: Jaswant Dev Shrestha Jaswant is the first Nepali Actor/Filmmaker to be nominated for an EMMY...Read More
International FIlm SYNOPSIS The Sherpa of Nepal”s high Himalaya are the men and women known for their endurance and ability to survive at oxygen-deprived altitudes. And in New York City, they”re driving cabs, selling imports at street market stalls, and chopping vegetables in the kitchens of Asian restaurants. The film follows mountaineers Nima Dawa Sherpa...Read More
International Film SYNOPSIS At the age of six, Urmila was sold into slavery by her family in Nepal. Now 21 and having escaped her horrific and abusive conditions, she struggles to take back her power as a fervent anti-slavery activist who also wants to become a lawyer to bring change to her country. Despite her...Read More
