SATV, Kathmandu, July 31: Film Development Board (FDB) is set to organise a special screening of classic Nepali films under the title Old is Gold to mark its 26th anniversary.
According to a press release issued by the FDB on Thursday, the film screening aims to preserve and promote the historical heritage of Nepali cinema while introducing the younger generation to classic Nepali films.
The special screening will be held from August 7 to August 12 at the Film Development Board premises in Kathmandu.
According to the Board, 10 films that hold an important place in the history of Nepali cinema will be screened free of charge during the event.
The programme has been organised to reintroduce audiences to films produced by the former Royal Nepal Film Corporation and digitally preserved in the Board's Film Archive.
On the opening day, Aama, directed by Hira Singh Khatri, will be screened.
On Saturday, August 8, Sindoor, directed by Prakash Thapa, will be screened, followed by Paribartan, directed by Hira Singh Khatri.
On Sunday, August 9, Manko Bandh, directed by Prakash Thapa, will be screened at 11 am, while Ke Ghar Ke Dera, directed by Pradeep Rimal, will be shown at 2 pm.
On Monday, August 10, Kumari, directed by Prem Bahadur Basnyat, is scheduled to be screened at 12 noon.
Likewise, on Tuesday, August 11, Shantideep, directed by Laxminath Sharma, will be screened at 11 am, followed by Hijo Aaja Bholi, directed by Hira Singh Khatri, at 2 pm.
On the final day, August 12, Badlindo Aakash, directed by Laxminath Sharma, will be screened at 11 am, while Jeevanrekha, directed by Prakash Thapa, will be shown at 2 pm.
On days when only one film is screened, the show will begin at 12 pm. On days featuring two films, the first screening will start at 11 am, followed by the second at 2 pm, the Board said.
The Board believes the exhibition will help the younger generation gain a better understanding of the society, culture, language, lifestyle and filmmaking practices of the period as portrayed in classic Nepali films.
