14th EUFF Nepal to showcase 25 films in Kathmandu and Pokhara, celebrating storytelling without borders
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 8
The 14th European Union Film Festival Nepal (EUFF 2025) is set to return this month, bringing a diverse lineup of acclaimed European and emerging Nepali films that explore identity, belonging, and transformation.
The festival will take place from November 14–16 at QFX Chhaya Center, Thamel, and from November 21–23 at QFX Trade Mall, Chipledhunga, Pokhara.
This year's programme features 25 films, including 10 European feature films, six BAFTA-nominated shorts, and nine Nepali short films. Together, they highlight a shared cinematic language of courage, memory, and hope.
The European selection includes Banzo (Portugal), Je'vida (Finland), Happy (Austria), Without Air (Hungary), and The Girl from Tomorrow (France/Italy), along with a BAFTA Shorts Showcase from the United Kingdom featuring Wander to Wonder, Rock, Paper, Scissors, Mog's Christmas, Milk, Adios, and Stomach Bug.
Nepali short films curated in collaboration with local filmmakers and film schools include Chandani, Abyss, Eternal Kinship, and What Grows in Thari Maila's Vegetable Garden?
Organised by the Delegation of the European Union to Nepal, the festival is held in collaboration with EU Member State embassies and cultural institutions in Kathmandu and Delhi - including those of France, Germany, and Finland - as well as the British Council and UNESCO. All screenings are free and will feature English subtitles.
Workshops and discussions
Ahead of the screenings, a series of parallel events will connect art, industry, and learning.
Navigating Festivals, Funding, and Co-Production Markets (Nov 9–12): a four-day workshop to support 10 Nepali filmmakers in pitching and accessing global platforms.
What Next for the Film Industry?: a panel discussion, co-hosted by the British Council and UNESCO, on sustainable film ecosystems.
Reflections from the UK Film Study Tour (Nov 15): conversations with Nepali filmmakers sharing insights from their international experiences.
The EUFF Nepal 2025 aims to foster dialogue and collaboration through cinema, reflecting both Europe's creative diversity and Nepal's evolving film landscape.
