Shanta Nepali’s captivating short documentary, “Dhye Dreams,” part of the 10-episode documentary series ‘Voices from the Roof of the World (VRW)’ Season 3, has achieved a remarkable feat at the recent 13th Nepal European Union Film Festival (NEUFF) 2024. The film emerged victorious, securing the coveted title of Best Short Documentary Film.NEUFF, an annual celebration of cultural diversity and cinematic exchange between Europe and Nepal, held its 2024 edition under the theme “Fifty Years of EU-Nepal Relations: Celebrating Cultural Diversity,” from March 20th to 23rd in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Amidst a diverse selection of European and Nepali films, “Dhye Dreams” captivated audiences with its poignant portrayal of climate struggles.The documentary illuminates the alarming reality of Upper Mustang, Nepal, where generations of villagers in the Himalayas are compelled to abandon their ancestral homes due to a dramatic decline in water levels.”Dhye Dreams” intricately weaves together the narratives of three resilient women determined to defy fate and carve a path towards survival amidst the challenges of climate change.
