Bhutharuko Dushman

Bhutharuko Dushman

Nepal

2013

9 mins

Nepali with English Subtitles

Documentary

Synopsis

This fascinating documentary is set in the Dhorpatan region, in western Nepal. It follows the traditional rituals followed by the Nishi village community. Local shamans and his entourage of Kapais (youth who have received Mantra from the shamans) perform shamanistic rituals to fight off the ghosts of the people that were killed in a local battle centuries ago.

Director

Lajim Budha and Rajendra Budha Magar

Lajim Budha and Rajendra Budha Magar are independent documentary filmmakers. They are teaming up to make other films: In Search of Market, Pastoral Life and Mobile Bank.

Other Info:

Previous Screening and Awards:

6th Nepal International Indigenous Film Festival, 2012

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