CYCLE: DIRECTOR

From 08.11. To 17.11.2019.

Zagreb Film Festival 2019

Dekel Berenson

His work in writing, activism, and graphic design has taken him all over the world. His passion is making films that bring to light real-world social and humanitarian issues. Ashmina is his second film (Krakow Film Festival – Best Short Film). His third short film, Anna (2019), premiered in competition at Cannes.

Filmography

Films by this director

Ashmina

(Nepal, UK, 2018)

Directed by: Dekel Berenson

PHOTOGRAPHY: Vasco Viana

Synopsis:

Thirteen-year-old Ashmina lives with her parents on the outskirts of the Nepalese town of Pokhara. The town is overrun by tourists looking for paragliding adventures, leaving a strong mark on the local community. Forced to miss school to help sustain her family, Ashmina works as a parachute rigger to get a few pennies from the tourists. The film won the Best Film Award at Krakow Film Festival. Subtitles: HR, EN

color, 15'

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