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Kathmandu – Six award-winning Chinese films recognized at various editions of the Beijing International Film Festival will be screened in Kathmandu from June 2 to 4 under the “Tiantan Award Panorama” program.
The special film showcase is being organized through a collaboration between the China Film Administration, the Beijing International Film Festival, and the Nepal Film and Cultural Academy. The event is also supported by the Chinese Cultural Center in Kathmandu, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu University, and Confucius Institutes affiliated with Lumbini Buddhist University.
According to the organizers, all six films will be screened at Chhaya Center in Thamel through ticketed shows.
K.P. Pathak, President of the Nepal Film and Cultural Academy, said the event is aimed at strengthening ties between Nepali and Chinese film industries while creating new opportunities for collaboration.
“Chinese stakeholders have shown increasing interest in the Nepali film market. Such initiatives can help build stronger relationships between filmmakers of the two countries and may eventually pave the way for Nepali films to enter the vast Chinese market,” Pathak said.
The opening day will feature three films.
The first screening, scheduled for 11:30 a.m., is Trapped, a crime thriller directed by Sagar Zhang. Set a year before China’s 1995 gun ban, the film follows a gangster who escapes from prison and creates chaos in a city. It won awards for Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor at the Beijing International Film Festival. Director Zhang is also expected to participate in an audience Q&A session.
At 3:00 p.m., audiences will be able to watch Beyond the Skies, a war-themed drama directed by Zhihai Liu.
The final screening of the day, at 5:00 p.m., will be Summer Diary by director Wu Shuang. The film follows the emotional journey of a character searching for his mother.
Lost in the Stars, directed by Rui Cui and Xiang Liu, is a mystery thriller centered on the disappearance of a pregnant woman.
The Shadowless Tower, directed by Zhang Lu, is a romantic drama exploring the complexities of human relationships and emotions.
Science-fiction film Journey to the West, directed by Dashang Kong, tells the story of a search for extraterrestrial life. Presented in a satirical mock-documentary style, the film blends science fiction with social commentary.
Organizers believe the event will provide Nepali audiences with a valuable opportunity to experience contemporary Chinese cinema, storytelling techniques, and cultural diversity through award-winning films.
