In patriarchal Nepal, a young, uneducated Dalit woman named Belmaya yearns for independence. This documentary follows her transformative five-year journey as she trains to become a filmmaker, empowering herself to challenge her oppressive husband and community. Armed with a camera, she finds her voice, creating a personal film that wins awards and opens up a world she never imagined existed.
I Am Belmaya
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In patriarchal Nepal, a young, uneducated Dalit woman named Belmaya yearns for independence. This documentary follows her transformative five-year journey as she trains to become a filmmaker, empowering herself to challenge her oppressive husband and community. Armed with a camera, she finds her voice, creating a personal film that wins awards and opens up a world she never imagined existed.
- Duration:
- 1h 20m
- Release Date:
- 2021
- Genre:
- Documentaries,
- Biography
- Rating:
- Director:
- Sue Carpenter
- Belmaya Nepali
- Starring:
- Belmaya Nepali