I Am Belmaya
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A documentary feature set in Nepal about Belmaya's transformational journey as she takes the camera and power into her hands to tell her story
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I Am Belmaya synopsis: Headstrong Nepali orphan Belmaya has endured a lifetime of abuse and discrimination. At 14, living in an organisation, she learns to use a camera with British photographer Sue Carpenter. Through the viewfinder she glimpses a better life. But after Sue leaves, they lose touch and the home locks away her camera. She leaves and meets her husband, hoping marriage will bring independence. But that is not to be. By the age of 21, Belmaya is living in a windowless room with her abusive husband and baby daughter. She has given up on finding happiness. But her life is about to change. In 2014, she embarks on a documentary filmmaking course. While struggling against domestic oppression and to care for her young daughter, Belmaya not only learns technical film skills but ultimately finds her voice and takes charge of her life.
Belmaya’s first film, Educate Our Daughters, has been selected for 5 international Film Festivals, including Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival, Chicago South Asian Film Festival and Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival.