Kathmandu, March 25 -- Bringing emerging Nepali filmmakers into the mainstream cinema spotlight, the Bhaktapur Film Festival, on March 20 and 21, showcased 24 independent Nepali films and documentaries, fostering cultural exchange, connecting production teams with audiences, and celebrating art and film culture. The screenings drew a diverse audience of students, filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts, many of whom actively participated in the discussions with the directors.

Together, the films screened on the opening day demonstrated the breadth of independent Nepali cinema. Here are three films screened on the first day of the festival:

No Winter Holidays

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