Twisin - a reality... not far away

Year of Production: 2008 Duration: 35'

Language: Newar Country: Nepal

Subtitle: English Genre: Documentary

CREW

Director/Producer/Editor/ Writer: Prina Raj Joshi

Cinematographer: Shiva Pangeni

Synopsis: Twisin explores how a farmer is struggling to retain his traditional lifestyle amidst the growing urbanization. More than 60% of the total demand of vegetables in Kathmandu valley is supplied by the vegetables grown by the Nagadeshi people. Their traditional life style is threatened because of the growing encroachment of the Housing companies into their fertile land.

Director's Profile: Prina Raj Joshi, a documentary producer and editor, strives to sue this media to explore the harsh realities of life. Currently employed by Nepal Television, Mr. Joshi is also a freelance documentary film maker. He is the producer and presenter of Aakar, a documentary based weekly program on NTV 2. He has produced and directed several documentaries and Nepali and Newari music videos. Among his significant works are Exploring Ramkot (about the Magar architecture), Lumbini Mayadevi Temple, 9000 Buddha Temples of Patan.

Mailing Address: Chhauni Bahiti,

Kathmandu, Nepal

Tel: 4273048

Email : nabin_joshi2002@yahoo.com