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Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival to Feature Over 50 Films

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The 23rd Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) is scheduled to take place from May 27-31 at QFX Chhaya Centre in Thamel, Kathmandu. The festival will showcase more than 50 films from 29 countries, including documentaries, fiction, shorts, and adventure cinema. Festival director Ramyata Limbu expressed hope that the films and events will engage audiences in critical conversations about issues affecting the Nepali public.

  • The festival will open with the Nepal premiere of 'Shape of Momo,' an award-winning film by Tribeny Rai.
  • KIMFF will celebrate 70 years of Nepal-Switzerland relations with a discussion on Nepali cinema and international collaboration, and 70 years of Nepal-Japan relations with a special screening of 'Climbing for Life'.
  • Special events include a panel discussion on 'What’s In a Story – Cinema and Censorship', the second edition of Kathmandu DocLab for South Asian talent, and a short fiction lab and script pitching forum for Nepali projects.
  • The festival will also feature screenings and panel discussions titled 'Redefining Women’s Stories in Contemporary Cinema' and 'Her Climate Story'.

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