The 14th edition of Film SouthAsia (FSA) will be held in Kathmandu from November 21-24, 2024, at Yala Maya Kendra, Patan Dhoka. This biennial festival showcases 47 South Asian documentaries, highlighting the region's diverse socio-political and cultural issues.

Nepali filmmakers have a notable presence this year. ‘Devi’ by Subina Shrestha delves into the struggles of a Nepali woman against societal norms. Devi, who was arrested during the civil war and was accused of being a rebel, was subjected to torture and endured the trauma of rape while in custody.

Tashi Lhazom’s ‘No Monastery No Village’ captures the complexities of a rural Buddhist community. The documentary explores the plight of the villagers caught between their deep devotion to their heritage and the danger of impending floods.

‘Wagging Tale’ by Samagra Shah is a short documentary about Rupak, who has dedicated his life to caring for street dogs.

‘No Winter Holidays’ by Rajan Kathet and Sunir Pandey tells the story of two women in their seventies who were once married to the same man. They must forget the past and work together to look after an empty, snowbound village for the whole winter.

In ‘Remnants’ directed by Dhanraj Barkote, he returns to his remote mountain village in northwestern Nepal, where he hasn't been for twenty years after losing his parents.

FSA aims to amplify critical South Asian voices through film, particularly emphasising Nepal's vibrant documentary scene.