Kathmandu, Nov. 1 -- The first edition of the Kathmandu Film Festival, organised by Kathmandu Metropolitan City, is currently underway in the capital city.

The three-day festival features 38 film screenings, which include both Nepali and international titles, panel discussions, masterclasses and cultural activities at several venues across Kathmandu.

The festival began on Friday with a heritage walk through Basantapur, bringing its celebration of cinema into the historic heart of Kathmandu. It was followed by the screening of 'Chumpa: A Doll Under the Basket,' a 20-minute Nepali film directed by Rajesh Prasad Khatri.

Kathmandu was designated a 'Creative City of Film' in 2023, making the city a part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network...