Ainaa Jhyal Ko Putali
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| Nepali | ऐना झ्यालको पुतली |
| Directed by | Sujit Bidari |
| Written by | Sujit Bidari |
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| Starring | Kanchan Chimoriya Dinesh Khatri Siru Bista Bisha Chamling Rai |
| Cinematography | Amar Maharjan |
| Edited by | Kiran Shrestha |
| Music by | Sangam Panta |
Production companies | Icefall Productions Local Cinema |
Release dates |
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| Country | Nepal |
| Language | Nepali |
| Budget | est.रू1.25 crore (US$94,000)[1] |
| Box office | रू63.2 lakh (US$47,000)[2] |
Ainaa Jhyal Ko Putali (Nepali: ऐना झ्यालको पुतली; transl. Butterfly on the Windowpane) is a 2020 Nepali coming-of-age film written and directed by Sujit Bidari under the banner of Icefall Productions and Local Cinema. The film is Nepal's submission for the 95th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film.[3][4][5] It is the first Nepali film to compete for prize worth of 30,000 US dollars in 25th Busan International Film Festival for the category New Currents in 2020.[1][6] Bidari also won the best director award in 2022 Dhaka International Film Festival.[7] Released on September 9, 2022, the film stars Kanchan Chimariya, Dinesh Khatri, Siru Bista, and Ashok Shiwakoti, with the first two making their film debuts; similarly it was the first film for most of the actors who worked on it.[6] The title of the film is inspired by a poem of Madhav Prasad Ghimire with the same title.
Synopsis
[edit]When he sees that his 13-year-old sister Bidya (Kanchan Chimariya) is losing her strength and becoming less of the strong person with goals she once had, 9-year-old Basanta (Dinesh Khatri) attempts to help her by trying to boost her confidence. The title of the movie alludes to Bidya's situation, in which she is trapped like a butterfly on a windowpane.
Cast
[edit]- Kanchan Chimariya as Bidya Adhikari
- Dinesh Khatri as Basanta Adhikari
- Siru Bista as Bidya and Basanta's mom
- Ashok Shiwakoti as Bidya and Basanta's dad
- Umesh Shrestha as Bange
- Bisha Chamling Rai as Bidya's mitini
- Raj Thapa as Tule
- Mallika Shrestha as Paarey
- Prasanna Poudel as Gokul
Soundtrack
[edit]Mero Gaun Jyamire was released on August 29, 2022.[8] Title song, Ainaa Jhyal Ko Putali was released on September 7, 2022.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ainaa Jhyal Ko Putali - Title Song" | Hark Saud | Sushant Gautam | 3:22 |
| 2. | "Mero Gaun Jyamire" | Rambabu Subedi | Temdo Tshering Gurung, Angamu Lama | 2:57 |
| Total length: | 6:19 | |||
Reception
[edit]Box office
[edit]According to the Film Development Board, Ainaa Jhyal Ko Putali grossed approximately 63.2 lakh in Nepal, which makes it commercially unsuccessful.[2]
Critical response
[edit]Ainaa Jhyal Ko Putali received mostly positive reviews from critics and the audience.[9][10][11]
Diwakar Pyakurel from Online Khabar rated the film 4 out of 5 and mentioned "Even if this has apparent flaws and fails commercially, stakeholders of the Nepali film industry, the audience included, need to give it a sincere look and think about the different messages the film imparts – for both content and presentation."[9]
Rina Moktan from Kantipur wrote "The entry of narrators like director Bidari is a new hope for the film industry. With characters drawn from Nepali society, 'Ainaa Jhyal Ko Putali' can be called a story of Nepali soil. The film sector has got a good storyteller through 'Ainaa Jhyal Ko Putali', which has come close to the recognition of Nepali films."[10]
Bhesraj Karki from Makalu Khabar wrote "Ainaa Jhyal Ko Putali is a story of a village, and it finish there, but it also serves to highlight the issues, charm, and potential of the city. The number of filmmakers in Nepal who use the same technique and original stories has increased over the last few years. It is appreciated, but this time the flavor is sweet and healthy."[12]
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Awards | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 25th Busan International Film Festival | New Currents | Ainaa Jhyal Ko Putali | Nominated | [1][13] |
| 2022 | 20th Dhaka International Film Festival | Best Director | Sujit Bidari | Won | [7] |
| 2022 | Kautik International Student Film Festival | Best Film | Ainaa Jhyal Ko Putali | Won | [14] |
| Best Actress | Kanchan Chimariya | ||||
| Best Actor | Dinesh Khatri | ||||
| Best Editor | Kiran Shrestha | ||||
| 2023 | 95th Academy Awards | Best International Feature Film | Ainaa Jhyal Ko Putali | Not nominated | [3] |
| 2023 | 6th Nepal International Film Festival | Best Film | Ainaa Jhyal Ko Putali | Won | [15] [16] |
| Best Script | Sujit Bidari | ||||
| Best Director | Sujit Bidari |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "'Butterfly On The Windowpane' Nominated In Busan". The Rising Nepal. September 16, 2020. Archived from the original on September 24, 2020. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ^ a b "National Movie Collection Report" (PDF). Film Development Board. July 20, 2023. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 28, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
- ^ a b "'Ainaa Jhyal ko Putali' to represent Nepal at the Oscars". The Kathmandu Post. September 20, 2022. Archived from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ "Nepal nominates Ainaa Jhyal Ko Putali for the Oscars 2023". Online Khabar. September 19, 2022. Archived from the original on September 19, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ Vourlias, Christopher; Frater, Patrick; Fuente, Anna Marie de la; Keslassy, Elsa; Barraclough, Leo; Vivarelli, Nick; Schilling, Mark; Hopewell, John; Punter, Jennie (October 31, 2022). "Oscars Race: China Selects Feelgood Hit 'Nice View' as Academy Awards Contender (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on November 1, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ a b विश्वकर्मा, मनिका (September 14, 2022). "जसका लागि कञ्चनले पर्खिन् ५ वर्ष". Setopati (in Nepali). Archived from the original on September 14, 2022. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ^ a b Zaman, Nasir Uz (January 23, 2022). "20th Dhaka International Film Festival ends". New Age. Archived from the original on September 20, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ "फिल्म 'ऐना झ्यालको पुतली'को 'मेरो गाउँ ज्यामिरे' गीत सार्वजनिक (भिडिओ)". Setopati (in Nepali). August 31, 2022. Archived from the original on April 2, 2023. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ^ a b Pyakurel, Diwakar (September 19, 2022). "Ainaa Jhyal Ko Putali: A desirable difference in Nepali film". Online Khabar. Archived from the original on September 22, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ a b मोक्तान, रीना (September 14, 2022). "फिल्म समीक्षा: बालापन सम्झाउने 'ऐना झ्यालको पुतली'". Kantipur (in Nepali). Archived from the original on September 16, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ "'Ainaa Jhyal Ko Putali' receives rave reviews from writers, actors". Himal Press. September 6, 2022. Archived from the original on September 6, 2022. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
- ^ कार्की, भेषराज (September 21, 2022). "'ऐना झ्यालको पुतली' समीक्षा : गम्भीर विषयको सरल प्रस्तुति". Makalu Khabar (in Nepali). Archived from the original on September 21, 2022. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ^ "बुसानमा 'ऐना झ्यालको पुतली'". Annapurna Post (in Nepali). September 15, 2020. Archived from the original on April 2, 2023. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ^ "Ainaa Jhyal Ko Putali receives four awards in Kautik film festival". The Rising Nepal. December 12, 2022. Archived from the original on April 2, 2023. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ^ "'Ainaa Jhyal Ko Putali' receives multiple awards". The Rising Nepal. March 21, 2023. Archived from the original on April 2, 2023. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ^ "अवार्डमा अब्बल 'ऐना झ्यालको पुतली'". Setopati (in Nepali). March 27, 2023. Archived from the original on March 27, 2023. Retrieved April 2, 2023.