Schedule

Durian Trees (25 min) Directed by Cheun Shi Chin International Shorts| Taiwan/China An old man’s struggle against the establishment.   Age of Learning (25 min) Directed by Shuvangi Khadka National DOCS| Nepal Follows two determined elderly women with the drive to get an education.   A Silent Farewell (23 min) Directed by Shabir Shrestha National […]

Bulaki (105 min) Directed by Laxman Sunar Nepal Panorama| Nepal Story of a woman’s suffering in a highly patriarchal and conservative society.

Good Autumn, Mommy (107 min) Directed by Shizhong CHEN World Panorama| China A resolute mother goes against all the odds in search of her baby.

Doll Woman (20 min) Directed by Tokio Oohara International Shorts| Japan A ragged doll collector meets her ideal partner.   Love & Cetamol (25 min) Directed by Sagar Pandey National Shorts| Nepal A noir story shrouded by desperation, loneliness, and insanity.   The Eagle’s Nest (18 min) Directed by MIlija Šćepanović International Shorts| Montenegro An […]

Opening Film Shambhala (150 mins) directed by. Min Bahadur Bham Nepal WORLD PANORAMA A pregnant woman’s search for her husband leads to self-discovery and spiritual awakening.

The Silent Planet (95 mins) Directed by. Jeffrey St. Jules Canada WORLD PANORAMA An aging convict confronts his past when a new prisoner arrives on his planet.

On Melting Snow (73 mins) Directed by. Mojtaba Bahadori Belgium DOCS@NIFF An artist reunites fragmented memories of landscapes divided by time and borders. No Monastery No Village (27 mins) Directed by. Tashi Lhazom NATIONAL DOCS A Buddhist monastery faces danger from floods, as villagers refuse to abandon it.

Cross My Heart and Hope To Die  (17 mins) Directed by. Sam Manacsa Philippines INTERNATIONAL SHORTS Unpaid and struggling, Mila finds solace in a caller’s voice—until hope turns to heartbreak. The Taste of Honey (15 mins) Directed by. Mohammad Rakibul Hasan, Fabeha Monir Bangladesh DOCS@NIFF A tiger widow fights to protect her children and traditions […]

Heavy Weight (14 mins) Directed by. Sea-Hoon Jeon South Korea INTERNATIONAL SHORTS A teen struggles between guilt and silence after a tragic accident. Mother (29 mins) Directed by. Sebastian Kwidziński Poland INTERNATIONAL SHORTS A paroled mother fights to reunite with her son despite resistance. THE PROFESSIONAL PARENT (14 mins) Directed by. Erik Jasaň Slovakia INTERNATIONAL […]

Crawling Crows (109 mins) Directed by. Zaun Yonzan NEPAL PANORAMA A newlywed couple struggles with poverty and hardship in Kathmandu's slums.

The Beginning (98 mins) Directed by. Zhihai Liu China WORLD PANORAMA A young Mao Zedong's journey reshapes his destiny amidst China's chaos.

A Year Apart (17 mins) Directed by. Ocean Chin, Yasmin Wang China INTERNATIONAL SHORTS Huilin faces loss, change, and a withering vine at life's crossroads. The Witness Tree (20 mins) Directed by. Niranjan Raj Bhetwal NATIONAL SHORTS A mother struggles to reveal her son's painful past while protecting him. Every hesitation of yours can destroy […]

Girmit - The Fields of Sadness (86 mins) Directed by. Shyam Upadhyay New Zealand DOCS@NIFF The untold story of Fiji’s Indian indentured workers and their enduring legacy.

SATIDEVI (129 mins) Directed by. Laxman Subedi NEPAL PANORAMA A daughter sacrifices everything to fulfill her father’s dream of a son.

FIVE IN THE AFTERNOON (126 mins) Directed by. Eduardo Nunes Brazil WORLD PANORAMA After her grandmother’s death, Anabel bonds with a shy neighbor and a mysterious presence.

Devi (80 mins) Directed by. Subina Shrestha NATIONAL DOCS A survivor of torture and rape rises to power, reclaiming her narrative.

Bullet, Buddha, Bastille (13 mins) Directed by. Xin Cheng Song China INTERNATIONAL SHORTS BaWu returns home, reconnects with his past, and confronts his loneliness. MUKTI (27 mins) Directed by. Gaurav Ayer NATIONAL DOCS Two strangers, bound by loss, find an unexplained connection across distances. The Nature of Dogs (24 mins) Directed by. Pom Bunsermvicha Thailand […]

Rukmini (96 min) Directed by. Nilay Prashant Raje India WORLD PANORAMA Sold into prostitution, Rukmini grows into a fearless woman, torn by love and sacrifice.

Fishbone (98 mins) Directed by. Xuyu Zhang China WORLD PANORAMA Li Qi faces the consequences of a quarrel, hiding her secret from her mother.

OCD (18 mins) Directed by. Ashutosh Balchandra Pagare India INTERNATIONAL SHORTS Amid the COVID lockdown, a couple’s life unravels as Yamini’s OCD spirals. Big (17 mins) Directed by. Olga Dymskaya Russia INTERNATIONAL SHORTS A musician struggles with isolation in a small room, facing a choice to break free. Sunflower Girl (13 mins) Directed by. Holly […]

Prelude of a Story (16 mins) Directed by. Ashley Salman Chile DOCS@NIFF A daughter uncovers her mother's past, unraveling the impact of abuse on womanhood. Goodnight (15 mins) Directed by. Shrawan Shakya NATIONAL SHORTS Sneha struggles with her mother's death while caring for her Alzheimer's grandmother. Ana Morphose (10 mins) ANIMATED Directed by. Joao Rodrigues […]

Sano Sansar (143 mins) Directed by. Siddhartha Pudasaini NEPAL PANORAMA A family torn by secrets and dreams faces conflict as ambitions collide.

Twenty20 (102 mins) Directed by. Kwang Han Wong Singapore WORLD PANORAMA Jenny struggles with expectations while caring for her brother and navigating family tensions.

AMARELA (15 mins) Directed by. André Hayato Saito Brazil INTERNATIONAL SHORTS A Japanese-Brazilian teenager confronts unseen violence and inner turmoil during the World Cup final. FIZR (12 mins) Directed by. Rani Nasr Lebanon INTERNATIONAL SHORTS After a violent encounter, two friends clash over justice and survival in a divided society. The Time Lost (16 min) […]

Anaar Daana (20 mins) Directed by. Nishi Dugar India INTERNATIONAL SHORTS Guddal's mischievous spirit faces family loss, reflecting childhood's resilience in adversity. The Nose Knows: Foreignness and Fortune in China (22 mins) Directed by. Bill Callahan, Kieran Hanson Singapore, United Kingdom DOCS@NIFF What can noses tell us Chinese identity, and the PRC's increasingly important place […]

The Stranger (80 mins) Directed by. Biplob Sarkar Bangladesh WORLD PANORAMA A child grapples with gender identity, family tension, and personal freedom in rural Bangladesh.

V’s Secret (12 mins) Directed by. Bassma Nancy Farah Egypt INTERNATIONAL SHORTS Adam's feud with Bassem escalates over a missing G-string, leading to confrontation. CURA SANA (18 mins) Directed by. Lucía G. Romero Spain INTERNATIONAL SHORTS Two sisters break the cycle of domestic violence during a San Juan night trip. The Steak (8 mins) Directed […]

To My Friend (10 mins) Directed by. Ashraf Sahwiel Palestine INTERNATIONAL SHORTS A man receives a letter from his deceased friend, blurring reality and imagination. The Tie (18 mins) Directed by. Çamran Azizoğlu Turkey INTERNATIONAL SHORTS A prosecutor’s car breaks down, and only criminals can help him reach court. Khusi (19 mins) Directed by. Pradhumna […]

Mother of Snow Cranes (78 mins) Directed by. Iiris Härmä Finland DOCS@NIFF "Mother of Snow Cranes" chronicles Ellen Vuosalo’s transformative journey from immigrant to revolutionary.

Strangers When We Meet (108 mins) Directed by. Guoli Zhang China WORLD PANORAMA A man seeks peace after 30 years in prison, but a mysterious woman disrupts his life.

House of Peace (122 mins) Directed by. Deepankar Prakash India WORLD PANORAMA A man sacrifices his happiness to care for his family, but a crisis pushes him to his limits.