At KIMFF, cinema climbs mountains and confronts demons
Summary
At KIMFF, films explore themes of fatherhood, grief, and human resilience through stories set in Kathmandu, Nepal, and beyond, blending folklore and mountaineering adventures.
Key Points
- The short film 'Lakhey' depicts a gambler's struggle with conscience and fatherhood against a demon's curse in Kathmandu.
- 'Luis’ Letzte Reise' documents a widow's journey to scatter her husband's ashes on a high Nepalese peak following his death on Mt Kangchenjunga.
- The experimental Nepali film 'Mokshya' explores humanistic themes through visual effects and a mythic journey in Australia.
- Documentary 'The Oldest Munrobagger' follows an 80-year-old's record-setting mountaineering journey in Scotland, inspiring others while supporting health charities.
