Abinash Bikram Shah

Known for

Directing

Abinash Bikram Shah is a prominent Nepalese director, writer, and producer who made history as the first Nepali filmmaker to be officially selected for and win an award at the Cannes Film Festival, securing a Special Jury Mention in 2022 for his short film Lori (Melancholy of my Mother's Lullabies). He further solidified his international acclaim with his debut feature film Elephants in the Fog, which premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, marking another historic first for Nepali feature cinema. Throughout his career, Shah has demonstrated a powerful voice in storytelling, crafting compelling short films like Tattini: The Moon is Bright Tonight in 2018, while also earning widespread recognition as a talented screenwriter for acclaimed feature films including Highway in 2012, Kalo Pothi: The Black Hen in 2015, and Shambhala in 2024.

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Lori: Melancholy of my Mother's Lullabies

20220.0out of 10

Highway

20125.8out of 10

Shambhala

20247.8out of 10

Ma Khushi Chu

20117.0out of 10

Rihanna

20250.0out of 10

Elephants in the Fog

20267.2out of 10

Tattini

20180.0out of 10

The Black Hen

20156.0out of 10

Karkash

20136.0out of 10

Savitri

20130.0out of 10