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Wikipedia article




'Children of the Snow Land' is a 2017 Nepalese English feature documentary film directed by Zara Balfour, and Marcus Stephenson. The film is produced by Zara Balfour, Marcus Stephenson, and Christopher Hird. The documentary stars Nima Gurung, Sangpo Lama, Tsering Deki Lama, and Jeewan Mahatara in the lead roles. The documentary is about education in Nepal. The film premiered at the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) in 2017. The film has won Best Documentary at the Victoria Film Festival and London Independent Film Festival.

Synopsis



In remote parts of Nepal parents are sending their children to a school run by Buddhist monks in Kathmandu, capital of Nepal hoping to give them a better life. For about ten or more years the children's do not see their parents nor speak to them. Three students including Nima, Sangpo, and Tsering trek back to Himalayas their parents are waiting for them to be raised on the world of technology. Whilst trekking they film themselves and speak to the camera about their thoughts and feelings. Nima describes how his father dropped him at the school with even saying goodbye which made his heartbreak.

Cast



Credits adapted from I Will Tell.

* Nima Gurung

* Sangpo Lama

* Tsering Deki Lama

* Jeewan Mahatara

Reception



Critical response

The film received praise from critics and audiences. Cath Clarke of 'The Guardian' wrote, "You can count the miles. But with enormous sensitivity the film observes the distance these bright, confident city kids have travelled from poverty," giving it a rating of three out of five. Nigel Andrews of 'Financial Times' wrote, "Its a wonderfully touching documentary", "And almost a proof that everyone has a story even a film inside his or her life." Brady Clark of 'The Upcoming' wrote, "...the tragedy of the documentary is equalled with the warmth of family and the optimism of its subjects." and gave the film three stars out of five.

Accolades

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| rowspan="7" |2018

|Autrans Mountain Film Festival

|Prix Ina Best First Film

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| rowspan="2" |Valletta Film Festival

|Teen Choice Award

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|Audience Award

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|Nepal Human Rights International Film Festival

|Best International Non-fiction

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|Swiss Mountain Film Festival

|Best Film

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|DOC LA

|Best International Documentary

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|London Independent Film Festival

|Best Documentary Feature

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| rowspan="2" |2019

| rowspan="2" |Victoria Film Festival

|Best Documentary

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|Cineplex Audience Award

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References




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