Kalo Pothi: The Black Hen
Movie Details:
| Country | Nepal |
| Language | Nepali |
| Genre | Action, Drama, History, Mystery |
| Release date | 4 September 2015 (Venice) 3 June 2016 (Nepal) |
| Running time | 1hr 30min |
| Starring | Khadka Raj Nepali Sukraj Rokaya Jit Bahadur Malla Benisha Hamal Hansa Khadka Nanda Prashad Khatri Bipin Karki Praween Khatiwada |
| Directed by | Min Bahadur Bham |
| Screenplay by | Min Bahadur Bham & Abinash Bikram Shah |
| Story by | Min Bahadur Bham Abinash Bikram Shah Santosh Bhattarai Kushang Rai |
| Produced by | Anna Katchko Tsering Rhitar Sherpa Min Bahadur Bham Debaki Rai Catherine Dussart Anup Thapa |
| Cinematography by | Aziz Zhambakiev |
| Edited by | Nimesh Shrestha Aziz Zhambakiev |
| Music by | Jason Kunwar |
| Production Company | Shooney Films (Nepal) Mila Productions (Nepal) Kaldhungi Films (Nepal) Tandem Production (Germany) CDP (France) |
| Distributor | WIDE Management (FRANCE) |
Cast & Characters:
- Khadka Raj Nepali as Prakash
- Sukraj Rokaya as Kiran
- Jit Bahadur Malla as Prakash’s father
- Benisha Hamal as Kiran’s sister
- Hansa Khadka as Prakash’s sister
- Nanda Prashad Khatri
- Bipin Karki
- Praween Khatiwada
Storyline:
The film is based on a journey embarked on by two friends, Prakash and Kiran, belonging to different castes in search of a missing hen, unaware of the tyranny brought by the fragile ceasefire during the Nepalese civil war.
About Movie:
Kalo Pothi: The Black Hen (Nepali: Kalo Pothi) is a drama film directed by Min Bahadur Bham. It is set in Mugu, a district in northwest Nepal, during the Nepalese Civil War (1996–2006).
Kalo Pothi was well-received both critically and commercially. It became the first Nepali film to be screened at the Venice Film Festival and won the Best Film award at the Critics’ Week section of the festival. The film was also selected as Nepal’s entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards but did not receive a nomination.
The film’s portrayal of childhood innocence amidst the turmoil of war resonated with audiences, making it one of the highest-grossing Nepali films both domestically and internationally.
Overall, Kalo Pothi is celebrated for its authentic storytelling and emotional depth. It effectively portrays the struggles faced by individuals in a conflict-ridden society while emphasizing themes of friendship, innocence, and humanity. The film’s success has contributed significantly to raising awareness about Nepali cinema on international platforms and has inspired future filmmakers in Nepal.
Budget & Box Office Collection:
| Budget | रु 30 Million |
| Worldwide Collection | रु 100,690,340 |