‘Bhakunde Bhoot’ wins Kathmandu Film Festival short video challenge
Summary
‘Bhakunde Bhoot’ has won the top prize in the Kathmandu Film Festival’s short video challenge, with ‘The Soul of Guthi’ and ‘Jheegu Chhen’ taking second and third place. The awards were presented at National Assembly Hall as part of a festival celebrating culture, heritage and Nepali cinema.
Key Points
- ‘Bhakunde Bhoot’, directed by Jiwan Sunuwar, won the top award in the Kathmandu Film Festival short video challenge.
- The competition featured 35 entries under the theme “My Culture, My Heritage,” with ‘The Soul of Guthi’ and ‘Jheegu Chhen’ finishing second and third.
- Winners received cash prizes at an award ceremony held at National Assembly Hall on Sunday.
- The festival also included Nepal Panorama screenings, international films, panel discussions and a master class by Marco Müller.
