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Pooja, Sir

Deepak Rauniyar
festival
Sun 27 Apr 25 - Fri 2 May 25
  • Caution with children up to 16 years of age

Discover more of Nepal beyond Mount Everest: a complex society serves as the backdrop for a gripping, tightly edited, and beautifully shot police thriller. 

In the border town of Rajagunj, two boys – including the son of a prominent politician – are kidnapped, and police investigator Pooja is tasked with solving the case. Yet, the situation proves to be far more complicated than she anticipated. Not only does she have to battle against patriarchal Nepalese society, but her investigation also becomes entangled in the turmoil of protests and unrest within the Madhesi minority. 

A thrilling film that keeps you on the edge of your seat right until the very end. The cinematography and editing are of an exceptionally high standard, the characters are well-developed and the soundtrack is remarkably effective. At the same time, the film exposes Nepalese society, with its various forms of racial and gender discrimination: a lighter or darker skin tone makes a significant difference, just as does being male or female. 

direction
Deepak Rauniyar
cast
Asha Magrati, Nikita Chandak, Dayahang Rai
duration
115 min
year
2024
country
Nepal
language
Nepali, Hindi
Subtitles
English
  • Caution with children up to 16 years of age

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"A bold women’s ensemble elevates Deepak Rauniyar’s socio-political film to greater heights, like a shooting star sparkling with amazement in one of the Venice Film Festival’s most remarkable and must-watch entries this year." − Film Fest Report