Shambhala
Fall Grants 2023 - Post-Production Stage
Min Bahadur Bham / Feature Narrative / Nepal, France, Norway, Turkey, Hong Kong, Taiwan, United States of America, Qatar / 150 min / Original Language: Dolpo, Nepali / Interests: Drama, Adventure
Synopsis
In the heart of Nepalese Himalayas, Pema, a spirited woman, embraces a polyandrous marriage with Tashi and his two younger brothers, initially finding harmony. When Tashi leaves for trade in Lhasa and doesn’t return, pregnant Pema faces societal scrutiny regarding her child’s legitimacy. Determined to validate her love and purity, she embarks on a quest into the wild, accompanied by her monk brother-in-law, her de facto spouse Karma. Initially resistant to leaving his monastic life, Karma gradually appreciates the simple existence of a commoner. Pema, meanwhile, immerses herself more into spiritual exploration, seeking deeper connection with the essence of existence. However, constrained by urgent duties, Karma abruptly returns to his monastic life, leaving Pema stranded. As Pema navigates through the harsh Himalayan terrain, her quest transcends the search for her missing husband. It evolves into a sacred odyssey of self-discovery and liberation, where each step across the challenging Himalayan landscape becomes a passage toward inner awakening and enlightenment.
Credits
- Director
- Min Bahadur Bham
- Screenwriter
- Min Bahadur Bham, Abinash Bikram Shah
- Producer
- Min Bahadur Bham, Debaki Rai
- Production Company
- Shooney Films, CDP, APE & BJØRN, Aaru Production, Zeynep Koray Film, Yi Tiao Long Hu Bao, Bangdel & Shakya Production
About the Director
Nepalese filmmaker Min Bahadur Bham holds Masters degrees in Buddhist Philosophy and Political Science while pursuing a PhD in Anthropology. His short, Bansulli (2012), Nepal’s first entry to the Venice IFF, followed by his debut feature Kalo Pothi (2015), which won the FEDEORA Best Film Award at Venice Critics Week, and
became Nepal’s official Oscar entry. Acknowledged for nurturing emerging talent, his productions have graced the festivals like - Venice, Berlinale, Rotterdam and Busan. His second feature, SHAMBHALA, made history as Nepal’s first film in the Berlinale Competition section.
Contacts
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Main Contact
Min Bahadur Bham
- Company:
- Shooney Films
- Phone:
- +977 9851095120
- Email:
- shooneyfilm@gmail.com