KATHMANDU: A Nepali documentary movie Bhagyale Bachekaharu-Nepal Earthquakes: Heroes, Survivors and Miracles, was awarded the prestigious 3rd Marietta International Film Festival, amid a special ceremony held at Marietta City of Georgia State in USA on Sunday.

In a statement today, film director Ganesh Pandey was quoted as saying to Executive Director of Marietta International Film Festival, Dr. Richard Tavernaro that the Bhagyale Bachekaharu had won the Best Documentary Award under International category.

More than 55 films from 14 countries were nominated in this award, as stated in the statement.

Honorary Nepali Tourism Representative Raja Ghale accepted the award on behalf of the 45-minute long documentary-Bhagyale Bachekaharu team, according to Pandey.

"I am very honored to receive this award from USA as our film has been recognised worldwide," added Pandey, "Our film has been successful in promoting Nepal globally,".

After its world premiere in 2015 Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival, the film has been garnering acclaim in various international film festivals, it said in the statement.