Documentary ‘The Unsilenced’ to premiere in Nepal

The much-anticipated documentary ‘The Unsilenced’, directed by Tosit Ghatanee and produced by Pramod Lamichhane, is set to premiere in Nepal on October 6 at CTC Mall in Kathmandu. Produced by Wayne Films Pvt Ltd, the film delves into the struggles of four Nepali women, chronicling their challenging journeys as they confront social norms and rebuild their lives. 

Inspired by true events, ‘The Unsilenced’ has a runtime of one hour and nine minutes. Tickets for the premiere are now on sale, priced at Rs 750.

The documentary follows the lives of four women: Radha, Maya, Sundari, and Sukun. Radha, who was forced into domestic servitude after child marriage, sacrifices her dream of becoming an actress. Maya, a survivor of human trafficking in Kuwait, returns to Nepal to start a new life as an entrepreneur. Sundari, challenging societal norms, becomes a priest in a traditionally male-dominated role, while Sukun, from a lower caste, supports her family by making handicrafts in the mountains of Nepal.

After its Nepal premiere, ‘The Unsilenced’ will have its international debut at Palace Central Cinemas in Sydney, Australia, on Oct 31, followed by a screening at Laemmle Theaters in California, USA, on 10 Jan 2025.

The documentary has garnered accolades at numerous international festivals. It was a Gold winner at the International Independent Film Awards and an award winner at Italy’s Reale Film Festival. It also made the finals at the UK Indie Awards and Spain's Indie Awards in Barcelona, and was screened at prestigious events such as Denmark’s International Women's Film Festival and the New York Film and Cinematography Awards.

Wayne Films, which operates globally with offices in Nepal, Lithuania, the USA, and the UK, continues to expand its reach with this powerful film about resilience and empowerment.