The 13th edition of the Nepal-EU Film Festival is set to captivate audiences in the capital, commencing this Wednesday. This year’s festival theme, “50 years of EU-Nepal relations: celebrating cultural diversity,” promises an exciting cinematic experience from March 20 to 23.
Dr. Joëlle Hivonnet, Deputy Head of the EU delegation for Nepal, expressed that the festival aims to bridge cultures by sharing the rich tapestry of European life and creativity with Nepali viewers. As we commemorate five decades of diplomatic ties between the EU and Nepal, this celebration promises to be a feast for the senses.
A total of nine European films and eleven Nepali short films will grace the festival screens. Among the European offerings are:
“The Banshees of Inisherin” (Ireland), directed by Martin McDonagh.
“Miss Viborg” (Denmark), directed by Marianne Blicher.
“Mikado” (Romania, Czech Republic), directed by Emanuel Parvu.
“School Girls” (Spain), directed by Pilar Palomero.
“Luxembourg Luxembourg” (Ukraine), directed by Antonio Lukich.
“Servants” (Czech Republic, Ireland, Romania, Slovakia), directed by Ivan Ostrochovský.
“The Naked Truth About Zhiguli Band” (Bulgaria), directed by Victor Bojinov.
“Tove” (Finland), directed by Zaida Bergroth.
“The Beast” (Spain), directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen.
Meanwhile, the Nepali films scheduled for screening include:
“Dhye Dreams”, directed by Shanta Nepali.
“Divination” (Aakhat), directed by Gopal Acharya.
“Hawaman”, directed by Samal Bajracharya.
“Kathmandu Monsoon”, directed by Nigma Gelu Sherpa.
“Makhmali Udaan”, directed by Atin Shrestha.
“Let’s Talk Period”, directed by Rajin Maharjan.
“Rato Paccheuri”, directed by Miraz Roshan Thakuri.
“Sanai”, directed by Akanchha Karki.
“The Bull, the Cow, the Calf”, directed by Swoyan Maskey Manandhar.
“The Mirage”, directed by Santosh Dahal.
“Whril”, directed by Anil Kurmi.
Following its stay in the capital, the festival will embark on a journey to the Sudurpaschim province, where screenings will continue at the Far Western University on April 10 and 11.
