फिल्म समीक्षा : ताली कि गाली ?

Nepal Tourism Board Pradarshani Marg, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu

बक्ताहरु: केपी ढुंगाना, केकी अधिकारी, प्रदीप भट्टराई सहजकर्ता: प्रभाकर गौतम नेपालमा चलचित्र समीक्षाको ऐतिहासिक सन्दर्भ के हो र आजको दिनसम्म यसको विकास कसरी भैरएको छ र भविष्यमा यो माध्यम कसरी अझ आत्मनिर्भर र चुस्त हुन सक्छ? समीक्षकले चलचित्र हेर्ने दृष्टिकोण? सकारात्मक वा नकारात्मक समीक्षाले फिल्मलाई कुन तह सम्म असर गर्न सक्छ? आलोचनाले सिनेमा अनुभवलाई समृद्ध […]

Cinematic Intelligence : Exploring the Impact of AI on the Future of Filmmaking

Nepal Tourism Board Pradarshani Marg, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu

Cinematic Intelligence : Exploring the Impact of AI on the Future of Filmmaking with Karun Thapa (Animator, lyricist, editor) History and evolution of AI (from practical effects, CGI, VFX to today) The examples of AI technology assisting the filmmaking process today? (Example: Automation, Enhancement, and others) In which stages have we seen AI work (scripting […]

Encounters with the Master

Nepal Tourism Board Pradarshani Marg, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu

An Internal and External Journey into World Cinema with Min Bahadur Bham (Filmmaker) Moderator - Basanta Basnet

Day 3 – QFX Labim Mall & Chhaya Center – Fourth Show

On A Quest: with Jaswant (Portugal's Lisbon) (26 min) Directed by Jaswant Dev Shrestha DOCS@NIFF| United States A filmmaker’s quest to explore the culture, history, architecture, and overall beauty of Portugal.   The Rise of the Black Dragon (23 min) Directed by Redione Stephens International Shorts| South Africa A stylized action-packed revenge drama.   Sanai […]

Day 3 – QFX Civil Mall & Bhaktapur – Third Show

In Plain Sight (30 min) Directed by Ruvin De Silva DOCS @ NIFF| Sri Lanka An investigative look at the existence of mass graves and their disappearances in Sri Lanka.   Mannequin Dreams (13 min) Directed by Pradeep Bhandari National Shorts| Nepal A man’s strange but captivating night odyssey, triggered by a simple incident.   […]

Day 4 – QFX Civil Mall & Bhaktapur – First Show

ALIGNED|Between The Sea and The Sky (34 min) Directed by Sandra Lahnsteiner-Wagner DOCS @ NIFF| Austria A visually and emotionally charged piece of awe-inspiring ski touring adventure.   NARIA’S 20th BIRTHDAY (17 min) Directed by Sagar Gahatraj National Shorts| Nepal An eventful birthday of a young girl with desperation, lies, courage, and resolution.   Message […]

Day 4 – QFX Labim Mall & Chhaya Center – First Show

LOVE LIGHTS (67 min) Directed by Acácio de Almeida, Marie Carré DOCS@NIFF| Portugal A filmmaker’s quest of intimately exploring the transcending mystery of light.   Can I hold your hand? (10 min) Directed by Suraj Katuwal National Shorts| Nepal A casual hangout between two friends starts taking a curious turn.   The Gold Teeth (15 […]

निर्देशक हराएको सूचना !

Nepal Tourism Board Pradarshani Marg, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu

निर्देशक हराएको सूचना ! बक्ताहरु: दीपकराज गिरी, झरना थापा, रामबाबु गुरुङ सहजकर्ता: प्रकाश सुबेदी चलचित्रमा निर्देशकको प्रभाव घट्नुको कारण के हुन सक्छ ? के यो व्यावसायिक दबाब, कम रचनात्मक नियन्त्रण, सुरक्षित शर्तमा प्राथमिकता, दर्शक परिवर्तन, सीमित स्रोतहरू, वा संस्थागत समर्थनको कमी हो ? सबै कमीकमजोरीका बीचमा पनि कलात्मक निष्ठा र रचनात्मक दृष्टिलाई जीवित राख्न निर्देशकहरूले […]

Reflection of gender stereotypes in the film industry: Changes and impacts over the years

Nepal Tourism Board Pradarshani Marg, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu

Reflection of gender stereotypes in the film industry: Changes and impacts over the years Panelists - Ani Choying Drolma, Karin Angele, Dilrukshi Handunnetti, Shivanee Thapa Basnyat, Rima Bishwokarma Moderator - Namrata Sharma How has the Nepali Film Industry been stereotyping the female role since its beginning? (Representation of certain types) Will the industry see a […]

Day 4 – QFX Civil Mall & Bhaktapur – Third Show

Chhaupadi - Dying In Illegal Menstrual Huts (30 min) Directed by Hemant Bhattarai National DOCS| Nepal Showcases the roots and beliefs that perpetuate the Chhaupadi practice.   Sun Ra Pani (Gold and Water) (27 min) Directed by Anna Deluche National Shorts| Nepal A woman in a fiery love tale gradually realizes she is the one […]

Day 4 – QFX Labim Mall & Chhaya Center – Third Show

Joy Bangla (21 min) Directed by Shaila Rahman Tithi International Shorts| Bangladesh A political thriller revolving around a deceitful village leader.   YATRA (22 min) Directed by LSM, Sahayog Raj Adhikari National DOCS| Nepal Story of a transformative journey of two individuals towards their gender identities.   Game, Interrupted (15 min) Directed by Ilayda Iseri […]

Day 5 – QFX Civil Mall & Bhaktapur – First Show

The Nature of the Region of Murcia (24 min) Directed by José Francisco Calvo Sendín DOCS @ NIFF | Spain An elegant and affectionate elucidation of the richness of the nature of Murcia.   The Sink (17 min) Directed by Eduardo Mattos International Shorts| Brazil A bathroom sink turns out to be more than just […]

Discourse on Chinese cinema with Prof. Xie Fei

Nepal Tourism Board Pradarshani Marg, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu

Followed by the screening of “Song of Tibet - Yeshe Dolma” The discussion on essential aspects of filmmaking craft. The exploration of the importance of storytelling narratives, technical skills like camera operation and editing techniques, and understanding the nuances of character development and visual composition. The significance of collaboration and effective communication among filmmakers to […]

Day 5 – QFX Labim Mall & Chhaya Center – Second Show

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 […]

Day 5 – QFX Civil Mall & Bhaktapur – Last Show

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 […]

Day 1 – QFX Civil Mall – First Show

QFX Civil Mall Kathmandu

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.

Day 1 – QFX Chhaya Center – First Show

QFX Chaya Center Kathmandu

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.

Day 1 – QFX Chhaya Center – Second Show

QFX Chaya Center Kathmandu

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.

Day 2 – QFX Civil Mall – First Show

QFX Civil Mall Kathmandu

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 […]

Day 2 – QFX Chhaya Center – First Show

QFX Chaya Center Kathmandu

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 […]

Beyond Boundaries: AI’s Multidimensional Impact on Media Creation

Nepal Tourism Board Pradarshani Marg, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu

Beyond Boundaries: AI's Multidimensional Impact on Media Creation Friday, March 21 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Nepali/English | Free Entry Panelists: Karun Thapa, Mausam Puri, Kundan Basnet, Rakshya Singh Rana, Arif Ali Moderator: Sajana Baral

Day 2 – QFX Civil Mall – Second Show

QFX Civil Mall Kathmandu

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

रङ्गमञ्च कि रङ्गिन पर्दा

Nepal Tourism Board Pradarshani Marg, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu

रङ्गमञ्च कि रङ्गिन पर्दा Friday, March 21 (Chaitra 8th) | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Nepali | Free Entry Panelists: Sarita Giri, Pramod Agrahari, Buddhi Tamang, Srijana Adhikari Moderator: Swikrit Nepal

Day 2 – QFX Chhaya Center – Second Show

QFX Chaya Center Kathmandu

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

Day 2 – QFX Chhaya Center – Third Show

QFX Chaya Center Kathmandu

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 […]

Day 2 – QFX Civil Mall – Third Show

QFX Civil Mall Kathmandu

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.

Day 2 – QFX Civil Mall – Fourth Show

QFX Civil Mall Kathmandu

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

Day 2 – QFX Chhaya Center – Fourth Show

QFX Chaya Center Kathmandu

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.

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