‘Tiniharu’ lifts the fog around those at margins
Summary
Abinash Bikram Shah’s debut feature *Tiniharu (Elephants in the Fog)* has returned home after winning the Jury Prize in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. The film centers on a trans woman and her Kinnar family in Thori, using their story to explore marginalization, empathy, and identity.
Key Points
- ‘Tiniharu (Elephants in the Fog)’ won the Jury Prize in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival before its Nepal release on September 4.
- The Nepal premiere was turned into a charity screening to support flood relief.
- The film follows Pirati, a trans woman in Thori, and examines the lives of Kinnar/Hijra communities at society’s margins.
- The reviewer praises the debut performances, cinematography, and music, while noting the opening pace could be slower.
