108 films from 47 countries to be shown at 6th Int’l Cultural Film Festival

By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Aug. 2: The 6th International Cultural Film Festival is all set to take place in the last week of January 2025, bringing together a diverse array of films from around the world.

 Issuing a press statement on Wednesday, the festival organisers informed that out of 204 submissions from 47 countries, 142 films have been selected, including 34 national and 108 international films, short films and documentaries.

The festival will present awards in various categories, recognising excellence in 15 national and 15 international films. A panel of seven judges, comprising both national and international experts, will evaluate the entries for various categories.

The selected national films include ‘Bulaki’, ‘Pujar Sarki’, ‘Ek Bhagwat Ek Gita’,  ‘Bichhed’,  ‘Pakheta’, ‘Desan’ and ‘Destiny’. 

 Among the selected international feature films are ‘Better Tomorrow’ from India, ‘L.A. 40RCE’ from the United States, ‘Speak Sunlight’ from Spain, ‘Mercy of Others’ from Australia, and ‘Undercover Guptochor’ from Bangladesh, ‘Deadend’ from Austria, ‘Impure’ from Germany, ‘Water Lilies’ from Korea and ‘Archangel One’ from Hungary. 

These films, along with many others, reflect a wide range of genres and styles, from drama and thriller to social commentary and cultural exploration.

The festival organisers, led by Festival Director Santosh Subedi, emphasised that the event’s primary goal was to preserve, promote and develop traditional arts, culture, and cinema. 

Despite these efforts, Subedi expressed concern about the lack of support from relevant authorities.