Country: Nepal
Year: 2024
Duration: 150'
In a Himalayan polyandrous village in Nepal, newly married and pregnant Pema tries to make the best of her new life. But soon, her first husband Tashi vanishes on the trade route to Lhasa. Accompanied by her monk de facto husband, Karma, she embarks on a journey into the unforgiving wilderness to find him, evolving into a quest of self-discovery and liberation.
Participated in the TorinoFilmLab
Biography
film director
Min Bahadur Bham
(Nepal) holds Masters degrees in Buddhist Philosophy and Political Science while pursuing a PhD in Anthropology. His short, The Flute (2012), Nepal’s first entry to the Venice IFF, followed by his debut feature The Black Hen (2015), which won the Fedeora Best Film Award at Venice Critics Week, and became Nepal’s official Oscar entry. Acknowledged for nurturing emerging talent, his productions have graced the festivals like – Venice, Berlinale, Rotterdam and Busan. His second feature, Shambhala, made history as Nepal’s first film in the Berlinale Competition section.
FILMOGRAFIA
Bansulli (The Flute, cm, 2012), Kalo Pothi (The Black Hen, 2015), Shambhala (2024).
Declaration
film director
“My previous films, the short The Flute and The Black Hen, serve as essential foundations for Shambhala, preparing me to delve even deeper into the narratives steeped in Nepalese culture and societal complexities. Navigating those cinematic terrains equipped me with the necessary tools to tell a richer and more profound story. These experiences have honed my understanding of the power of silence and emotional nuance, vital elements for portraying the protagonist's journey in Shambhala. But it's not just about technical prowess; witnessing the resilience and spirit of the communities I filmed has ignited a fervent desire to explore these themes further. My aim with Shambhala is to craft a narrative that resonates not only with local audiences but also with a global audience, speaking a universal language woven from the threads of our shared humanity.”
Cast
& Credits
DIRECTOR: Min Bahadur Bham. SCREENPLAY: Min Bahadur Bham, Abinash Bikram Shah. CINEMATOGRAPHY: Aziz Zhambakiyev. EDITING: Liao Ching Sung, Kiran Shrestha. PRODUCTION DESIGN: Ram Lal Khadka. COSTUMES: Dorjee Dradhul Gurung. MUSIC: Nhyoo Bajracharya. Design: Tu Duu Chih, Tu Tse Kang. CAST: Thinley Lhamo, Sonam Topden, Tenzin Dalha, Karma Wangyal Gurung, Karma Shakya, Loten Namling, Tsering Lhamo Gurung, Janga Bahadur Lama. PRODUCTION: Min Bahadur Bham for Shooney Films.
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