I Am Belmaya
I Am Belmaya
16+
Subtitles / CC
20211h 20m
DocumentariesBiography

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

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:DocumentariesBiography
Rating:
16+
Director:Sue CarpenterBelmaya Nepali
Starring:Belmaya Nepali

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