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Nepal's Oscar Hope Finds Global Audience
13 Sep
Summary
- Film sold to distributors in 10 new territories.
- It's Nepal's official selection for the Oscars.
- The film received multiple nominations at Asia Pacific Screen Awards.
Abinash Bikram Shah's acclaimed film, "Elephants in the Fog," has expanded its global reach with new distribution deals across 10 territories, including the UK, Spain, and India. This news coincides with the film's screening at the Toronto Film Festival and its confirmation as Nepal's official submission for the international feature film category at the upcoming Academy Awards.
The film, which centers on a matriarch investigating her daughter's disappearance in a Nepalese village, has garnered further recognition by leading the nominations at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards. It secured nods for best film, best director, and best performance, underscoring its artistic merit.
These recent sales build upon previously announced distribution agreements in France, Germany, Austria, Brazil, and Nepal. The film's international success is managed by Best Friend Forever, a company that launched in 2019 and operates as a sister outfit to Indie Sales.
