Min Bahadur Bham

Min Bahadur Bham is a distinguished Nepali filmmaker recognized as a leading figure in Nepal's New Wave cinema. Known for capturing the authentic spirit of the Himalayas, his work combines creative storytelling with a robust academic background. He holds a bachelor's degree in literature and filmmaking, a master's degree in political science and Buddhist philosophy, and has pursued doctoral studies in visual anthropology. His filmmaking career began with the 2012 short film The Flute, which became the first Nepali film to screen at the Venice Film Festival. In 2015, he released his debut feature film, The Black Hen (Kalo Pothi). The movie won the Fedeora Best Film Award at the Venice Film Festival, earned multiple National Film Awards in Nepal, and was selected as the country's official entry for the Academy Awards.