‘Once We Were Us’ traces the emotional arc of two former lovers who meet again after a decade, only to find that time has softened memories but sharpened regret.

Mycall Chand’s ambitious film mixes spectacle with social commentary, led by a commanding Biraj Bhatta.

Celebrating world cinema, the 9th Nepal International Film Festival (NIFF) is presenting 88 films and documentaries from 40 countries.

What begins as a glossy Gen-Z romance gradually reveals itself as a study of how class shapes intimacy.

Based on real-life events, ‘Haq’ examines how legal battles intersect with societal judgment and personal resilience.

The film tries to unpack migration’s psychological toll, even as its storytelling feels rushed in parts.

From folk horror and coming-of-age stories to questions of caste and spirituality, these films explore identity, belief and relationships through distinct cinematic voices.

The film captures the complexities of modern relationships through a woman’s eyes, blending solitude and friendship.

Although the film impresses with striking visuals, its overly verbose dialogues and exaggerated violence prevent it from realising its potential.

Showcased at the Queer Film Festival Kathmandu, these short films explore resilience and give voice to stories often ignored in mainstream cinema.

Beneath the glossy-but-tired commercial surface of Pakistan's film industry, something promising is happening.

Pradeep Khadka’s screen time does little to impact the story, making his casting feel more like a promotional strategy than a narrative necessity.

‘Jhari Pachi Ko Indreni’ tells the story of Ganesh Prasad Sharma, a ward secretary whose honesty in a corrupt system makes him a victim rather than a hero.

‘The Girlfriend’ exposes how romantic relationships can mask control and entitlement as love, showing the gradual erosion of a woman’s autonomy.

Unless our institutions respect artistic freedom, neither Nepali cinema nor our democracy can grow to its full potential.

Showcased at the Nepal Human Rights International Film Festival, ‘Shakti’ follows a single mother and her daughter as they navigate sexual violence, caste prejudice, and institutional indifference in Kathmandu.

It captures the long, punishing journey of migrant workers during the pandemic while exposing the caste, labour and systemic inequalities they live with.

The hyper-nationalistic drama leaves nothing to chance in its messaging to the audience.

Nowadays, Bollywood movies debut in theatres before moving to streaming platforms. This works well for ‘Param Sundari’ as its appeal lies in scenic charm more than emotional depth.

The movie tells a father-children story while weighing the balance between family obligations and personal needs.