Kathmandu Film Festival to screen over 40 films
Summary
Kathmandu Film Festival 2083 will screen more than 40 films from 10 countries, along with special showings of classic Nepali films and short films from Yamagata, Japan. Kathmandu Metropolitan City says the festival is meant to promote the city’s heritage, support local filmmakers and connect Nepali cinema with international audiences.
Key Points
- Kathmandu Metropolitan City has announced 22 selected videos for the Youth Video Challenge and Nepal Panorama sections of the Kathmandu Film Festival 2083.
- More than 40 films from 10 countries will be screened, with the main programme running from October 30 to November 1.
- The festival will feature heritage walks, open-air screenings, a red-carpet event, and special screenings of classic Nepali films such as Kumari, Ke Ghar Ke Dera and Sindur.
- KMC says the festival will promote Kathmandu’s identity, support local filmmakers and raise the city’s international profile.
