what are some good filims about nepal and the himalayan region? they don't have to be american movies, be we have to be able to access them here. meaning they can't be obscure nepali filims. although, i know "numafung" is now available through some organizations here in the states. there are other movies like "himalaya/caravan," "little buddha" (although keanu reeves as lord buddha is terribly offensive!), "kundun." what are some others?

Yo swaati thapa,

Where do I find this movie? Can I find it in blockbuster? ANy suggestions would be appreciated.

THE KILLING TERRACES: MR. DHRUBA BASNET. ITS ABOUT MAOIST UPRISING IN NEPAL. IT IS SHOT IN 4 DISTRICTS IN WERSTERN NEPAL. ITS VERY FAIR AND BALANCED VIEW OF WHY AHD WHAT ABOUT INSURGENCY.

Love and Peace

jOHN Q was damn good by denzil washington
ADAPTION by ..i forgot tht dude name ..a good movie to watch
A WALK TO REMEMBER.... love story movie ...cool one
BAGHBAAN...nice hindi movie
BALIDAAN... nice nepali movie by haribansha ....
OONG -BAAAK ... damn nice action thai movie not to miss it if u r action lover. This thai dude was better then Jackie chan and Jet li in actions. any many more...
NIVAN

A few years ago I had watched a wonderful movie called "Ujeli: A Child Bride". It is educational, heartwarming, and occasionally funny. If you are lucky, you may find it in your local/university library. You may also order it from the UNICEF (http://www.unicef.org/broadcast/vidcat.htm NOTE: the ordering link is broken. Damn! Find a way around it)

Here is the cut-and-paste info:

Ujeli: A Child Bride in Nepal
Production Year: 1992
Length: 59 minutes
Language: English subtitles

Ten-year-old Ujeli lives in Nepal with her parents and brother. Against the advice of her teacher and a doctor, who warn about the dangers of early childbearing, Ujeliýs parents arrange for her to get married. Nepal has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world, and 40 per cent of the women are married before the age of 14. Marriage at a very young age excludes most women from the school system, and as in Ujeliýs case, children take on adult responsibilities.

From another source:

"Ujeli-The Child Bride" is a short docudrama. It is set in rural Nepal and highlights the problem of child marriage. Solutions are sought to improve the status of a girl child vis a vis her health welfare and rights. The film portrays the story of Ujeli before and after marriage. It captures moments like the disappointments of Ujeli when she comes to know that she can no longer go to school with her brother, her questions about marriage and why she is not given as much food as her brother. It also reflects the rituals around marriage and traditional routines a girl has to follow at her in laws house like waking up before sunrise to do the daily chores, washing the husband's feet and drinking that water on waking up etc. The village priest/matchmaker and the grandmother give voice to the tradition, the schoolmaster represents the modern rationale and the father of Ujeli stands between the extremes as a person willing to listen to the voice of reason but is swayed by traditions. The film is handled sensitively. Though shocking at times it is neither too stark nor too critical about values or tradition - all is left to the viewers to form their own verdicts.

Surprise!
It is available at www.amazon.com $14.95 + S&H

Thanks bedrock, i plan to watch "touching the void" this weekend.
DP

thanks for all your help. you gave some great suggestions! hopefully, our film festival will be a success!
swaathi- congratulations! you are the first magar(ni) that i have met (sort of) since returning to america! by the way, i think mityal is in eastern palpa.

FYI, I saw on PBS TV last night that they are doing "Touching the Void" movie in November, if you want to wait till then. Otherwise, its at Blockbuster.

Touching on the topic of mountains, i was really fascinated watching the Live Telecast of Everest Climbing back in 2043 B.S.(?) I would love to watch it again.

hey Gaunle, are u still looking for those documentaries?
one more thing i just find 4 documentaries. 3 is shot in myagdi, parwat, pyuthan and so on but 4th one is about ppl from Pandera thum, which is near where u live during ur stay in palpa. These films were produced in time span of 1962-65. I am having a talk with the owner( he is son of person who made it) to buy it but its in 16 mm. once the deal is struck i will let ya know. Yeah there is one more good documenatary about ppl of nepal but its about girl trafficking, its "THE SPIRIT DOESN'T COME ANYMORE" BY TSERING RHITAR. I HAVE THIS DOCU BUT HAVE TO CHECK WHERE I KEEPT IT AND I DUNNO ABOUT THE QUALITY OF VHS HAVE TO LOOK FOR IT. I WILL CHECK IT FOR U THIS WEEKNED WHILE MY VISIT TO MY HOME.

thanks swaati. one of my friends and i are trying to put together this film festival here to raise awareness about the ingo i work for, the local nepal association, and nepal and the himalayan region in general. i actually think we have enough ideas right now- it's just a matter of getting approval from the local cinema and then tryingt o track down the movies. thanks for your help!

SEVEN YEARS IN TIBET : BRAD PITT

HAS FEW SCENES FROM NEPAL.

6 MONTHS IN MYANMAR: TOM CRUISE

HAS FEW SCENES FROM BURMA.

SEVEN YEARS IN TIBET? WAS IT BRAD PITT OR WAS IT RICHARD GERE?

mero first nepali filim: Chino..

C O W cow, cow maney mero bau.. i remember shiva shrestha

What's Eating Gilbert Grape --- great story / plot

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory --- its a classic & one of my all time favorite musical

Rudy --- a must see for sports / football fans

hey palpali, do u have "the killing terraces". I just bought that documentary. It will be shipped to me withing next week. If u want it i can make a availabe to u. just gimme ur addy.
P.S. this is same for bedrock and highfly too. just gimme ur addy i will send ya docu to watch but u have to return to me cuz its illegal to make copy of it.

Love in uk-part 1 and 2. anybody want a copy of it, let me know. I also have caravan's DVD. Let me know if you want.

"A WALK TO REMEMBER".......it's not bad (love story)

"SEVEN YEARS IN TIBET".......it's really sucks.....fall a sleep during the show.

"What's Eating Gilbert Grape"......it's a good one...should watch.

"Ujeli: A Child Bride".....really so tempted to watch this documentry after reading what yatree had wrote....do anyone of you have it.....can borrow me...

"THE KILLING TERRACES"......definitely love to watch this one.......Swaati_thapa....can borrow it to me too please..... please.....please..?

"Love in UK Part1 & Part2".......never heard of it before....what is it about dude...???

"Raisin Caine".....watch it in the TV few days ago....very interesting one..... about multiply personalities....

"Bride and Prejudice"......British Bollywood Movie.....not really that nice....but when to see it b'coz Aishwary Rai was acting in it. I'm a big fan of her.

The 2 movies that I recently watched and highly recommend are: Osama, written and directed by Siddiq Barmak. If you're interested to know what the movie is about, here is the link: http://www.osamamovie.com

Another captivating book and equally stirring movie is, House of Sand and Fog.

Watch it guys---You'll consider it as, time well spent!!!

The most interesting documentry/movie combo that I watched recently was " Super Size Me".I knw I knw, twas released wayyyy back.
I bet most of u have already watched it! ...can't get that tune outta meh head....super size super size....teheheh :p

Have not got any time to watch movies lately!:( Urrggh! Am tempted by the above ^^^ posts! Appreciation for everyone for the wonderful titles. *Smiles*

UJELI - is simply too good for words! I watched it in Nepal TV when I was in Nepal. The child actors are amazingly natural in their acting.Boy oh boy, I still remember Ujeli's face. :)
Have not still watched Caravan! Can't get it anywhere!

I have heard nothing but good reviews about this movie. I am planning for this weekend.