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Festival Program / Talking in Nature
The Night of Himalaya ㅡ NEPAL
Schedule
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09.27 Sat 19:00
Cafe Cinema
PROGRAM
Experience a Special Night of Nepali Music, Tradition, and the Voices of Filmmakers!
Gracing this special occasion will be Her Excellency Dr. Shiva Maya Tumbahangphe, Ambassador of Nepal to the Republic of Korea, as well as renowned directors and actors representing the Nepali film industry.
Join us for "The Night of Himalaya - NEPAL" and discover the true soul of Nepal, beyond the screen.
From the very beginning, let the essence of Nepal captivate you.
The evening will open with the stirring sounds of a live traditional Nepali music performance. Following this, we will share in the warmth of Nepali culture by draping the 'Khata'—a traditional scarf signifying welcome and respect—upon one another.
At the center of this unique evening are screenings of two short films that offer a window into modern Nepali society: Sanai and Songs of Love and Hate. The screenings will be followed by a Q&A Session, where director Saurav Ghimire of Songs of Love and Hate will share his vivid stories from behind the camera.
■ Date/Time: Sep. 27(Sat) 19:00 (※ Welcoming begins at 6:45 PM)
■ Venue: Cafe Cinema
■ Moderator: Shakya Sujan Ratna(Entertainer), Jinna Lee (Programmer)
■ Program
- Live Traditional Nepali Music & 'Khata' Welcome Ceremony- Screenings of Sanai and Songs of Love and Hate
- Q&A Session with Director Saurav Ghimire
- An evening with Nepali filmmakers and distinguished guests
Sanai
Nepal | 2022 | 15min | Color | Fiction
Rupa and Maya (11) are best friends in a village where class discrimination and patriarchy is still very much the norm. One belongs to a Brahmin (upper) caste while other a Dalit (untouchable) caste. Everyone else makes them feel that they are different from one another, but what matters to them is their unconditional love and friendship.
Songs of Love and Hate
Nepal | 2024 | 17min | B&W | Docufiction
Prem, the charismatic host of a popular radio show offering advice on matters of the heart, is himself plagued by heartache. He seeks solace in the rugged mountains. As he goes through his own emotional upheaval, desperate calls from listeners asking him for advice echo through the wilderness. A gripping tale of emotional turmoil and self-discovery.
GUEST
Saurav Ghimire
Saurav Ghimire is a Nepali audiovisual artist blending fiction and documentary to forge poetic cinematic spaces. He weaves archival and live footage, interviews, songs, and poetry to explore love, politics, culture, and history, always aware of their social context.
Sujan Shakya
Jinna Lee
Jinna Lee is a programmer at Ulsan Ulju Mountain Film Festival (UMFF) since 2018. She finished the film studies PhD. Course at Hanyang University. Before joining UMFF, since 2005, she has worked at Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF), Jaechun International Music and Film Festival (JIMFF), DMZ International Documentary Film Festival (DMZ Docs), Busan International Short Film Festival(BISFF) and International Intangible Heritage Film Festival(IIFF). She has been served jury works at film festivals in Indonesia, Argentina, Taiwan, Nepal, Italy and Korea.
