Kagbeni: A New Nepalese film release (Satis Shroff)

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Nepal's first high definition digital movie, *Kagbeni*, will premiere this Sunday, 20 January, at the Eagle Theater in Jackson Heights, New York. Very rarely do Nepali movies come to the US and this is the first time that a new release in Nepal is being screened here in the same time as in Nepal. Many have considered this movie to be a groundbreaking moment in Nepali film industry. No other Nepali movie has possibly been able to capture the beauty of Nepali remoteness as this one does. And unlike most Nepali movies, this one is unique in the sense that it has no songs, dances and fight sequences.The duration of the movie is 2 hrs. 10 mins. and has subtitles in English.

The movie, adapted from the story "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs, has been beautifully shot in the picturesque Himalayan region of Jomsom, Marpha, and Kagbeni, where the entire film screw was based for several weeks during its production. The producers of the movie have managed to incorporate manycontemporary details of the lives in these regions, such as the apple brandy (a famous Nepali liquor) producers of the area, or the many youth that have gone on to work in foreign countries.

"Superbly crafted, seductively acted, meticulously directed. No longer will we have to be embarrassed about Nepali movies." — Kunda Dixit, Editor, The Nepali Times, Katmandu

"This movie sets a benchmark for Nepali movies."— The Himalayan Times, Katmandu

*When: *20 January 083PM at Eagle Theater (73-07 37th Rd. Jackson Heights NY 11372) *Tickets are $10 and are available at:*Himalaya Communication72-30 Broadway (basement), Jackson Heights, NY 11372Ph. 718.505.9200 and at the venue.