Videos
Film
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Bunu Dhungana presents a vignette into the life and times of Khagendra Sangraula, one of Nepal's most prolific writers and commentators.
Khagendra Sangraula is one of Nepal's foremost public intellectuals. A writer, translator, activist, and newspaper columnist, Khagen dai, as he's affectionately known, has been a thorn in the complacent backsides of the establishment for nearly five decades now. Famed for his acerbic wit, Khagen dai is a prolific commentator on all things political and social.
This short documentary is a glimpse into his everyday.
Film
9 min read
The film is not so much a critique of capitalism but an expose that shows its inner workings in all their violent glory
Writing journeys
10 min read
This week in Writing Journeys, filmmaker Kesang Tseten speaks about his dramaturgical approach to making films.
Culture
Film
5 min read
“Soul Sister” stars Namrataa Shrestha from beyond the grave
Writing journeys
6 min read
Introducing ‘Writing journeys’, a new series curated and edited by Tom Robertson where Nepali writers reflect on their non-fiction writing.
Features
Longreads
18 min read
While the Malla kings embraced and celebrated the dramatic arts, the Rana oligarchs and the Panchayat autocracy strictly censored the artform. Now, the state’s indifference is killing the theater.
Videos
Film
1 min read
Bunu Dhungana presents a vignette into the life and times of Khagendra Sangraula, one of Nepal's most prolific writers and commentators.
Perspectives
Longreads
10 min read
Remembering Fr. Stiller, who chose to dedicate his life to Nepal and to the study of Nepali history
Culture
6 min read
The upcoming sci-fi film Ningwasum explores indigeneity, liberty, climate change while critiquing colonialism, brahmanical patriarchy, and capitalism.
