Anil Budha Magar’s recent movie ‘Gharjwai’ tells the story of Magar customs, love and determination.

Satyajit Ray’s classic captures the essence of unspoken love, intellectual companionship, and the silent turmoil of a broken heart.

Deepa Mehta’s ‘Fire’ challenges societal norms by exploring the forbidden love between two women in a conservative society.

Omkara fuses Bollywood masala and Shakespearean tragedy to form a timeless classic.

In an industry that emphasises sensationalism, the film’s subtlety is a breath of fresh air.

Though subdued, ‘Gaun Aayeko Bato’ manages to evoke a lingering sense of sadness.

The landscape is muddled between fresh storytelling and repetitive formulas.

‘Pujar Sarki’ explores caste discrimination through a moving narrative of love and political turmoil.

Samal Kumar Bajracharya’s ‘Hawaman’, which was recently screened at KIMFF, captures the essence of a child’s everyday life.

‘Avashesh’, screened at KIMFF, is a hauntingly intimate portrayal of grief and the relentless pursuit of the self.

The festival will conclude with the movie ‘The Red Suitcase’.

‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ delves into the lives of tawaifs during the British Raj.

In ‘Farki Farki’, Anmol KC’s character is once again presented as the spoiled son of a wealthy father, offering nothing new to the audience.

‘Indreni Khojdai Jada’ is a tender portrayal of three siblings navigating their shared space, struggles, and aspirations in a cruel city.

The film conveys the importance of being gender-sensitive, embracing one’s culture, accepting infertility without stigma, and patiently awaiting true love.

‘Laapataa Ladies’ brings together social messages, humour, satire and an engaging storyline.

‘Boksi Ko Ghar’ is raw, unfiltered and disturbing. It shows how women in rural settings are still persecuted as witches.

The film offers a humorous yet insightful perspective on the everyday struggles and complexities of human existence.

In ‘Memories of Murder’, Bong Joon Ho creates a world that feels both familiar and unsettling, drawing viewers into the labyrinthine mysteries of the human mind.

‘Upahaar’ attempts to show real-life struggles, but falls short on its character dynamics and thematic coherence.