Russian film day in kathmandu

Kathmandu: ‘Russian Film Days’ Inaugurated at NIFF; First Film Shot in Space to be Screened
Kathmandu – The “Russian Film Days” has been officially inaugurated under the Nepal International Film Festival (NIFF).
The inauguration ceremony was held on Friday morning at the Russian House in Kamalpokhari in the presence of the special guest, Chargé d’Affaires and Minister Counsellor of Russia to Nepal, Rinchen Soksayev, and Member Secretary of the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts, Devendra Kumar Kafle.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Soksayev highlighted the significant impact of cinema on society and emphasized the importance of maintaining harmony among professionals in the film industry. He noted that “Russian Film Days” has been continuously working towards this goal. He also shared his experience of meeting the director, actress, and cinematographer of Nepal’s first color film “Kumari” during the opening of the ninth edition of NIFF.
Mr. Devendra Kumar Kafle stated that the collaboration between NIFF and Russian Film Days holds special significance, particularly in the context of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Russia. He extended his best wishes for the success of the program.
Co-chair Anastasia Khakkhlova invited everyone to participate in the ongoing film festival and the AI film workshop organized at the Russian House in collaboration with NIFF.
NIFF President KP Pathak, in his welcome remarks, expressed confidence that this collaboration would further strengthen the relationship between the two countries.
The event featured the screening of the historical thriller film “August,” based on events from the final phase of World War II. The film portrays the efforts of a Soviet counter-intelligence agency to prevent a possible rear attack on the advancing Red Army. It is co-directed by Ilya Lebedev and Nikita Vysotsky.
Other films to be screened under Russian Film Days include “The Challenge,” “The Dino Family,” and “All Wrong Girl.”
Directed by Klim Shipenko, “The Challenge” is the first film ever shot in space, depicting the story of a doctor who performs a life-saving surgery aboard a space station under zero gravity conditions.
“The Dino Family,” directed by Maksim Volkov, is an adventure family film about a teenage girl who accidentally travels to the dinosaur era and struggles for survival.
“All Wrong Girl,” directed by Ivanova Aleksandra, addresses the issue of bullying among school students.
All films will be screened free of charge at the Russian House.