Nepali documentary wins award at film festival in Italy
Summary
Nepali documentary The Witness of Yara has won best short documentary at the 29th Religion Today Film Festival in Trento, Italy. Director Abhas Rijal dedicated the recognition to those affected by the Bhotekoshi floods, which devastated his home district of Rasuwa.
Key Points
- The Nepali documentary The Witness of Yara won best short documentary at the 29th Religion Today Film Festival in Trento, Italy.
- The 15-minute film explores the impact of climate change in Nepal’s Himalayan region through the perspective of a young woman.
- Filmmaker Abhas Rijal said the award felt bittersweet because many relatives and friends were affected by the Bhotekoshi floods on August 26.
- Rijal dedicated the recognition to flood victims and thanked those who showed solidarity and support for Nepal.
