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Official Selection - 2025 (13th NHRIFF)
International Short Documentary
Explore a powerful collection of international short documentaries that bring real stories from around the world to the screen. These films capture diverse human experiences, shedding light on pressing human rights issues, untold struggles, and inspiring resilience. Through compelling visuals and authentic storytelling, each documentary offers a unique perspective that connects global voices with local audiences, encouraging empathy, awareness, and meaningful dialogue.
Beneath Where The River Flows
With Grace
L’mina
Citizen – Inmate
In Retrospect
Length- 14 minutes 54 seconds
Country- Germany, Ukraine
Year- 2025
Director- Mila Zhlutenko
Producer- Mila Zhlutenko, Daniel Asadi Faezi
Al Basateen
Length- 24 minutes 41 seconds
Country- France
Year- 2025
Director- Antoine Chapon
Producer- Julien Graff
Within the Sun
Length- 28 minutes 28 seconds
Country- Iran
Year- 2025
Director- Sepideh Jamshidi Nejad
Producer- Ali Jamshidi Nejad, Sepideh Jamshidi Nejad
Afoyo Carlo
Length- 30 minutes
Country- Italy
Year- 2024
Director- Andrea Morghen
Producer- Andrea Morghen
International Short Fiction
Discover a captivating selection of international short fiction films that bring imaginative storytelling and powerful human emotions to life. These films explore a wide range of themes—from identity and relationships to conflict and hope—through compelling narratives and creative expression. Blending artistic vision with meaningful storytelling, each film offers a unique window into different cultures and perspectives, engaging audiences while reflecting on the complexities of the human experience.
Nyingma… Through Her Eyes
Length – 19 minutes 52 seconds
Country – India
Year – 2025
Director – Liton Paul
Producer – Liton Paul, Sushmita Paul
My Endless Eclipse
Length – 14 minutes 24 seconds
Country – Canada, Iran, Islamic Republic of
Year – 2024
Director – Bijan Aarabi
Producer – Bijan Aarabi
Don’t be late, Myra
Length – 14 minutes 58 seconds
Country – Pakistan
Year – 2024
Director – Afia Serena Nathaniel
Producer – Afia Serena Nathaniel, Nouman Waheed
Old World
Length- 8 minutes 20 seconds
Country- Philippines
Year- 2024
Director- Roland Cartagena
Producer- Najeel Arya Barrios
Beautiful Men
Length- 14 minutes 54 seconds
Country- Belgium, France, Netherlands
Year- 2023/24
Director- Nicolas Keppens
Producer- Pierre Baussaron
Nvhai (Lili)
Length- 14 minutes
Country- China
Year- 2025
Director- Zhaoguang LUO, Shuhan LIAO
Producer- Huang Yingting, Hang Lu
I’m Glad You’re Dead Now
Length- 13 minutes
Country- Palestine, France, Greece
Year- 2025
Director- Tawfeek Barhom
Producer- Tawfeek Barhom, Stelios Cotionis, Alexandre Perrier, Akis Polizos
The Spectacle
The Professional Parent
Length- 14 minutes 30 seconds
Country- Romania, Slovakia
Year- 2024
Director- Erik Jasaň
Producer- Erik Jasaň, Marian Crisan
Piyarey Phool
Length- 5 minutes 40 seconds
Country- Pakistan
Year- 2024
Director- Eman Munir
Producer- Huzaifa Ahmed
International Feature Documentry
Experience a compelling lineup of international feature documentaries that delve deep into real-life stories shaping our world today. These full-length films offer in-depth explorations of critical human rights issues, personal journeys, and global challenges, capturing the complexity and nuance often unseen in shorter formats. Through powerful storytelling, rich visuals, and immersive narratives, each documentary invites audiences to engage more deeply, reflect thoughtfully, and connect with voices.
Shot the Voice of Freedom
Length – 1hour 10 minutes 42 seconds
Country – Afghanistan
Year – 2024
Director – Zainab Entezar
Producer – Zainab Entezar
Redlight to Limelight
Immortals
Length – 1 hour 34 minutes 3 seconds
Country – Switzerland
Year – 2024
Director – Maja Tschumi
Producer – Flavio Gerber, Nadine Lüchinger
Feature Fiction
Step into a world of imagination and emotion with our selection of international feature fiction films. These full-length narratives transport audiences across cultures, exploring universal themes such as love, justice, identity, and resilience through compelling characters and immersive storytelling. Combining artistic vision with profound human experiences, each film offers a cinematic journey that entertains, challenges, and inspires, leaving a lasting impact long after the credits roll.
Aājoor
Length- 2 hours 2 minutes 46 seconds
Country- India
Year- 2024
Director- Aaryan Chandra Prakash
Producer- Aaryan Chandra Prakash
Laptein
Length- 1 hours 25 minutes 46 seconds
Country- India
Year- 2025
Director- Ravi Shankar Kaushik
Producer- Rashi Aggarwal, Sunil Jain, Aditya Joshi & Shivam Gupta
Shakti
Length- 1 hours 34 minutes 7 seconds
Country- Nepal
Year- 2025
Director- Nani Sahra Walker
Producer- Jered Everson
Nepal Panaroma Short
Celebrate the vibrant voices of Nepali filmmakers in the Nepal Panorama Short program, showcasing a curated selection of short films that reflect the country’s rich culture, social issues, and everyday stories. These films capture the spirit, struggles, and triumphs of communities across Nepal, offering fresh perspectives and authentic narratives. Through creative storytelling and engaging visuals, each short film provides a window into Nepali life, inspiring audiences to connect, reflect, and appreciate the diversity.
Nilo Aakash (The Blue Sky)
Length – 12 minutes
Country – Nepal
Year – 2024
Director – Nirmal Poudel
Producer – Astha Sharma, Ganesh Kanchan Bharati, Nirmal Poudel, Teju Pandey
The Call
Silent Scars
Untouchable
Length- 12 minutes 36 seconds
Country- Nepal
Year- 2025
Director- David Jobanputra, Nishant Singh Gurung
Producer- David Jobanputra, Ram Saran Tamang
Colour Of Tea
Length- 15 minutes 30 seconds
Country- Nepal
Year- 2025
Director- Raj Sargam
Producer- Durga BK
The Witness Tree
Karuna
Length- 12 minutes 36 seconds
Country- Nepal
Year- 2025
Director- Sachin Ghimire
Producer- Pinehill Pictures
Rihanna
Length- 17 minutes
Country- Nepal
Year- 2025
Director- Suraj Paudel
Producer- Abinash Bikram Shah, Ujjal Kumar Bastakoti, Kedar Bhusal
Echoes Of Hope
Length- 16 minutes 53 seconds
Country- Nepal
Year- 2025
Director- Ashwin Thapa
Producer- Kalash Bhandari
Maitighar
Length- 15 minutes
Country- Nepal
Year- 2024
Director- Marc Gurung
Producer- Lucas Tothe
Nepal Panaroma Documentary
Experience the heart of Nepal through our Nepal Panorama Documentary program, featuring a collection of thought-provoking films that explore real-life stories from across the country. These documentaries highlight social issues, cultural traditions, environmental challenges, and human resilience, offering an authentic glimpse into Nepali life. Through compelling storytelling and vivid cinematography, each film connects audiences to the voices and experiences of communities, fostering understanding, empathy, and a deeper appreciation for the diverse narratives of Nepal.
Life After Torture: An Appeal for Justice.
Length – 37 minutes 18 seconds
Country – Nepal
Year – 2025
Director – Govinda Siwakoti
Producer – Ojaswi K.C.
Marsyangdi Wile Ri’iba / Aty Seikuinduwa
Length- 47 minutes 9 seconds
Country- Nepal
Year- 2025
Director- Prasiit Sthapit, Belkis Izquierdo Torres, Lieselotte Viaene, MarionaGuiu, Rocio Westendrop
Producer- Lieselotte Viaene
