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Festival dates: October 30 – November 1.

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Organized by Kathmandu Metropolitan City.

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Highlights: heritage walk, masterclass on film aesthetics, red‑carpet awards ceremony.

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Guests: Shabana Azmi, Marco Müller, Takayuki Nakamura, Deepti D’Cunha.

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Films from Nepal, India, China, South Korea and the United States, including classic and new works.

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Summary

The program features screenings of Nepali classics, new Nepali short films, and international titles such as India’s Bayaan, China’s Dear You, South Korea’s The King’s Warden, and the American classic The Godfather.

Key guests include Indian actress Shabana Azmi, film scholar Marco Müller, Japanese director Takayuki Nakamura, and Indian film programmer Deepti D’Cunha, who will discuss cinema, creative cities, and the global festival circuit.

Additional activities comprise a heritage walk in historic Basantapur, a masterclass on film aesthetics, and a red‑carpet awards ceremony on the final day.

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New Words to Learn

7 words
inaugural
The very first time something happens.
screenings
Showing movies to an audience.
aesthetics
The study of what makes something beautiful or pleasing.
heritage
Important cultural and historical things passed down through generations.
creative cities
Places known for making art, movies, music, and other creative works.
festival circuit
The network of film festivals that happen around the world.
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Creative City of Film
A title given by a global group that recognizes a city for its strong film culture.
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