Kathmandu Film Festival puts Nepali cinema’s past, present and future in focus
Summary
The Kathmandu Film Festival brought Nepali cinema’s past, present and future into focus through screenings of classics, new films and panel discussions on creativity, representation and AI. Speakers said the industry’s future will depend on originality and artistic rigor, not just rising production and box-office earnings.
Key Points
- The Kathmandu Film Festival screened classic Nepali films and new titles while hosting conversations and masterclasses on the future of Nepali cinema.
- Shabana Azmi and Swastima Khadka discussed women’s representation in film and the social responsibility of artists.
- Panelists said Nepali cinema needs creative excellence, stronger originality and better storytelling to sustain long-term growth.
- The festival also highlighted growing use of artificial intelligence in filmmaking and the need to use it carefully rather than as a shortcut.
