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
Nepal Panorama Genre: Short Country: USA Runtime: 29 Min Director: Kiran Marahatta Language(s): Nepali Subtitles: English Synopsis – A story that connects Football Club of Barcelona, a Spanish soccer club based in Barcelona, and its players like Leonel Messi, Neymar, Xavi Hernandez with Nepal.Read More
Nepal Panorama SYNOPSIS Bhagyale Bachekaharu (Nepal Earthquake: Heroes, survivors, and Miracles) is the story of several individuals who miraculously survived the devastating earthquake. It also features interviews of Armed Police Force Inspector Laxman Basnet who rescued people; Nepal Army’s Deepak Rai and Bikas KC, who rescued a four-month-old baby; and National Poet Laureate Madhav Prasad...Read More
