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When Nepali cinema continues to succeed commercially, filmmakers remain optimistic. However, failures lead to increased frustration. At present, the Nepali film industry appears to be in a more optimistic phase. But is this truly the golden era of Nepali cinema?
At the ongoing Tikapur Literature Festival, moderator Deepjyoti Thapa raised this question during the session titled “The Golden Era of Nepali Cinema.” On the panel were directors Min Baham and Pradip Bhattarai, actress and producer Keki Adhikari, and actor-producer Rabindra Singh Baniya.
Actress Keki stated that cinema and literature are inherently progressive. She said, “To some extent, we are in a golden era. We now get to see inclusive films. In the past, we only saw a certain type of face on screen. But now, we see more diversity. We are also reaching festivals like Venice and Toronto.”
She also mentioned that filmmakers today are more enthusiastic about creating films.
Successful filmmaker Pradip Bhattarai expressed that every period could be golden, depending on how it is utilized. He said, “The key is how we make the most of this golden era. If we understand the audience’s preferences and work accordingly, every period can be golden.”
However, producer Rabindra Singh Baniya did not fully agree with Pradip’s statement. He remarked, “In terms of film quality, this is not a golden era. Many films are being made just for mass appeal.”
Director Min Baham, known for his distinct storytelling, has had his films travel to international festivals. However, he continues to face challenges in attracting audiences when his films are released in Nepal. He stated, “If I say that audiences don’t understand my films, it would be unfair to them.”
The Tikapur Literature Festival, which began on Saturday, will continue until the 26th.
