Ministers welcome ‘Elephants in the Fog’ troupe home
Summary
The Nepali film ‘Elephants in the Fog’ returned home after winning the Jury Award in the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes and receiving Best Sound Creation recognition. Ministers and film officials welcomed the team at Tribhuvan International Airport, calling the achievement a historic moment for Nepali cinema.
Key Points
- ‘Elephants in the Fog’ won the Jury Award in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival 2026 and also received the Best Sound Creation Award.
- The film team was welcomed at Tribhuvan International Airport by ministers, film board officials, and representatives from film associations.
- The government and the Film Development Board announced plans to honor the team and support more diverse Nepali films.
- The film’s success is being seen as a major milestone for Nepali cinema, with the first official Nepali pavilion also set up at Cannes this year.
