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?

i've heard the same, bedrock. but i wonder how this thread i started specifically about filims regarding nepal and the himalayas has gotten all the way here?!?!

and yes, swaati, i would really love to see "the killing terraces." where and how did you buy it? and is it in dvd or vhs format ki ke ho? please let me know. thanks!

and are you really 6 feet tall? ki haamile dekhna, bhetna napaeko maa, haami laai dhateko?

Hey Palpali: I know, sometimes these threads take wild turns. Swaati started Only in America thread and see where it is now. By the way, I did see "Daughters of Everest" last Sunday at Freer Gallery in DC. I enjoyed it. It could have been little powerful.

i have never seen that, but i want to. i am friends with a close friend of the directors.

does anyone know about narayan puri's filims, "aago" (about the insurgency) and "manse ko maya" (about nepali workers in the gulf countries)?

Hey Palpali, you wrote "i am friends with a close friend of the directors"
You know everyone in Nepal are connected to each other with that relation you just mentioned :)

natara, mero "daju," " bhai," "didi," or "bahini"

"aaphnai ho?"

"aaphno ta chhaina, hai, tara mero baba ko.........."
yeah, everyone is connected.

Palpali Gaunle it is in VCD(thats in nepal) format. My cuzin had it and he is sending it to me from HK.AS soon as it gets here i will make available fo you. BTW Gaunle yeah i am that so tall. I told you i am biracial kid, lets not talk about that cuz someone here in this site have problem me beiing that so tall. have start calling me abnormal so lets forget that here haita but am really that so tall.

Hello keep rocking yeah i will lend it to u so that u can watch it.
peace and love

Hey swaati_thapa,

Thank you very much for lending me the VCD.....i'll e-mail you my address so that you can send it to me......once more thanks alot gal...!!! Cheers.

Hey swaati_thapa,

Thank you very much for lending me the VCD.....i'll e-mail you my address so that you can send it to me......once more thanks alot gal...!!! Cheers.

Hey gal....

My address is....

39 BURNMORE STREET,
LE2 7JL, LEICESTER,
LEICESTERSHIRE,
UNITED KINGDOM

Once i finishing watching i'll send it back to you. Cheers

la la la. thanks so much swaati, but is it possible to transfer the vcd format into dvd or vhs? if so, maybe i can send you a blank one and you can make a copy for me? let me know. thanks!

How come nobody mentioned Caravan?
It is a great movie and very captivating.
Ujeli and Numafung are also nice.

OK everyone, a must see movie, if you haven't seen it already is "Touching the Void". It will air on PBS on November 21, Sunday. Don't miss it. Amazing Story.

http://www.pbs.org/previews/touchingthevoid/

Bedrock, how was "The Motorcycle Diaries"?

Hi Sitara-
you know what..haven't been able to make it yet. Its on the list for this saturday. I hope I can make it.

wow- someone went in to the archives to dig this one up!

sitara, i saw the motorcycle diaries. i really enjoyed it and the acting was great. some fantastic humor in it too! the movie seems to be a pretty accurate portrayal of che's early years, at least based on the little bit that i know and have read. but, throughout the course of the movie, you almost feel yourself being transformed the way he was, in terms of awareness and compassion. there was also some beautiful footage of south american landscapes and interesting images of some of the indigineous peoples there.

enjoy!

Chino

The last one I watched was the incredibles and I immensely enjoyed it... It was like my child hood dream to watch super-heroes in action came true. hehe... and the funniest thing was that the movie was supposed to be for the kids and the theater was full of adults. Not even a single kid. :) Might not be a must-watch movie but worths every penny... :P

i took an initiative to show Himalaya (Caravan)at my university during International Education Week. Everyone appreciated it.
Ladycroft, the last time I had been to Denver, I saw a DVD of Himalaya at Virgin. I am sure you could also buy it online.
My personal Favorites: A Beautiful Mind, Gladiator, School Of Rock

next good movie will be documetary from me. A docu about bhutanese refugees, which i am going to make it in next couple of month. Have some satarical talk show prepared too but scared to backlashing.