Nepalese Film Series at Princeton University
The purpose of this series of events is to challenge participants see Nepal as a beautiful country that is ethnically diverse, traditionally rich, conflict torn yet hopeful.
Participants will be able to hear from Princeton students who have been involved in a volunteer run non-profit organization, The Nepalese Children's Education Fund (NCEF) as an example of small ways of making a difference.
All showings are free and open to the public.
They will be followed by a moderated discussion and Nepalese appetizers.
Raktamya Pahad (The Killing Terraces) 40min
Venue: Robertson Bowl 02 (Woodrow Wilson School), Robertson Hall
Date and time: Nov 10 (Wednesday), 7:30pm
With footage shot in the Nepali Maoist stronghold districts of Rukum, Rolpa and Jajarkot, the film attempts to understand the causes underlying the rise of the Maobaadi, the role of the state, and the devastating impact on the lives of the hill people. Director ? Dhruba Basnet.
Numafung (A Beautiful Flower) 108min
Venue: Frist Theater (Tickets provided at the door), Frist Campus Center
Date and time: Nov 22 (Monday), 7:30 pm
Nepal comprises more than 70 ethnic communities with rich and diverse cultural traditions. Very few Nepalese and international films have to date documented the cultures of these various ethnic groups. Nabin Subba's award winning film, Numafung, is among a few to make such an effort. The movie highlights the changing lives and ways of the Limbu people, an ethnic minority residing in rural eastern Nepal. It is a story of a young Limbu girl's struggle with cultural traditions, the impact of local medical practices on her life, and the effect of her actions on her community. The struggles of Numa, the young girl, represent the lives of many other young Nepalese women, torn between fulfilling her desires and cultural traditions.
http://www.princeton.edu/~frist/location.shtml
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