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Kathmandu Film Fest: A Global Stage for Cinema
30 Oct
Summary
- First Kathmandu Film Festival runs Oct. 30-Nov. 1.
- Features 40 films from 14 countries, including international and Nepali cinema.
- Aims to showcase independent cinema and build cultural ties.
The first Kathmandu Film Festival (KFF) is scheduled from October 30 to November 1, hosted by Kathmandu Metropolitan City. This inaugural event will showcase 40 films hailing from 14 different countries, highlighting both international and Nepali cinema. The festival aims to promote independent filmmaking and foster cultural connections.
The festival's program includes an International Panorama featuring global contemporary independent films and a Nepal Panorama Shorts section dedicated to emerging local talent. A retrospective will also celebrate Nepal's film history with restored features from the 1970s and 1980s, including the country's first color feature, 'Kumari'.
Filmmakers and artists from across Asia, including veteran Indian actor Shabana Azmi and film critic Marco Müller, are expected to attend. The festival aims to link Kathmandu's heritage with present-day cinema and the global film community, offering master classes and conversations alongside screenings.
