BKC Film Screening in Birgunj: Why Poverty

Sanskriti is hosting BKC this weekend. And together we present to audiences in Birgunj three short films based on WHY POVERTY.

Steps International Filmmaking workshop in collaboration with Sattya Media Arts Collective which started in 30th December 2013 now concludes with the screenings of three films based on 'Why Poverty?' by the winners who were selected from a competition introduced at Film South Asia (FSA) October 2013 and the winning film awarded at Kathmandu Mountain Film Festival(KiMFF) December 2013.

Based on 'Why Poverty?' this collaboration is an initiative of Steps International who have been commissioning filmmakers from around the world to produce films that ask questions as to what it is like to live in poverty, how it shapes an individual, why it matters and what can an individual do to change the situation. The aim is to inspire people to be a part of the solution engaging a wide and diverse audience and decision makers.

Congratulations to the filmmakers: Shiva Saran Koirala, Manju Bhatta and Ankit K.C who have been a part of this three month long workshop.
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Synopsis of the films being screened:

TOWARDS, 6’
By Shiva Sharan Koirala

Gopal Tamang, 22, finds hope to get out of poverty by the means of Blacksmithing work, a work considered to be done only by a lower caste, the Dalits 'The Untouchables". Since he is from an upper caste he can be stigmatized all his life by making this type of work.

SPINNING LIFE, 6’
By Manju Bhatta

Nandalal Shrestha, 30, from a poor family, was born without legs. He is a tailor and teaches tailoring to physically abled people. Although he is struggling to earn enough money he manages to live by himself without any help from his family.

BREAKING STONES, 5’
By Ankit K.C.

Chinta Maya Ghale works as a stone quarry worker and lives with her 3 daughters in Kathmandu. She earns just 30$ per month but still manages to provide education to her daughters and live up with the hope of a better future for them. That inspires her to work even harder.
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You can find more on 'Why Poverty?' in http://www.whypoverty.net/en/

For more information about the screening: collective@sattya.org, 9813 485 716, 01 5523 486