Upper Mustang on the Screen

Kathmandu- 'Journey Beyond the Himalayas', a documentary film based on the culture and lifestyle of Upper Mustang has been released in Kathmandu on Thursday. The documentary covers an exploratory journey made by Manoj Gajurel, an artist and Prabesh Subedi, a journalist. The film is directed by Prabesh Subedi.
This 25 minutes long documentary has made the spotlight over the hard-hitting life of the people of Mustang, cultural aspect and natural significance of this far flung place.


It also makes an ample touch over the end of the Monarchy of Mustang which was thriving in Nepal even after Nepal became republic. There are no or few students in government funded schools whereas traditional Buddhist schools are crowed with students which are another interesting objective reality of the nation drawn in the documentary. Viewers will find interesting and exploring in old tradition of Buddhism, paintings and sculptures made before Buddhism spared in this region.


Speaking at the releasing ceremony president of Film Development Board, Amar Giri said 'Discovering such hidden places to the rest of the world is the demand of time, which is reverential. Board will support for such type of films", Giri further added.


'As a journalist I published dozens of news stories on newspapers about Upper Mustang but could not be satisfied with it I filmed this documentary' director Subedi said.


Members of Parliament Chandra Badhur Gurung and Tasisamu Gurungseni, nature and tourism experts and journalists were present at the time of the releasing ceremony.


The script has been written by Pushpa Raj Poudel. Likewise, Navaraj Dahal has worked as a camera person, Man Badhur Thapa an editor, Seth Ostrowski has worked as a narrator and Navaraj Dhamala has contributed as an executive producer. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTTC) and Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) have supportered for the part of production of documentary.



According to Media Chautari documentary will be screening soon in Honk Kong, Australia, France and other countries as well.