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Nepal Panorama

Gunyo Cholo (The Dress)

02:07:00|Nepal

Director:

Samundra Bhatta

Country:

Nepal

Film Duration:

02:07:00

Language:

Nepali

Producer:

Aakash Budhathoki, V. Vansay Zanubon

Screenwriter:

Samundra Bhatta

Cast:

Najir Hussen

Synopsis

The only male descendant of a patriarchal retired Army General, Gulabi (Najir Husen), is being groomed by his father to follow in his footsteps into a career in the military. As a young boy, he struggles to understand his true identity. Furious and deeply ashamed, his austere father discovers his son's aspirations to become a trans-woman. His father disowned him from the family's home in the village, and to survive, much to his chagrin, he has no alternative but to lead a life of dancing and prostitution in the city of Kathmandu, Nepal. (Gunyo Cholo is a traditional dress worn by girls in the Nepali culture that marks the 'coming of age'.)

Samundra Director

Samundra Bhatta

Director

Samundra Bhatta is a rising figure in Nepali cinema, known for her directorial work on the film Gunyo Cholo: The Dress. A passionate storyteller, she pursued her filmmaking education at the Toronto Film School in Canada, where she honed her craft and developed a cinematic voice rooted in cultural authenticity and emotional depth. Her work reflects a commitment to portraying nuanced narratives that resonate with Nepali audiences while also appealing to global sensibilities. As a writer and director, Bhatta brings a fresh perspective to the industry, blending traditional themes with contemporary storytelling techniques. Her growing influence is marked not only by her creative output but also by her role as Treasurer at the Film Director's Guild of Nepal, signaling her dedication to both artistic and institutional development within the Nepali film community

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