Kathmandu: The 14th European Union Film Festival Nepal (EUFF 2025) will take place in Kathmandu and Pokhara this month, featuring 25 films from Europe and Nepal. The festival is scheduled from November 14 to 16 at QFX Chhaya Center in Thamel, and from November 21 to 23 at QFX Trade Mall in Chipledhunga, Pokhara.
This year’s lineup includes 10 European feature films, six BAFTA-nominated short films, and nine Nepali short films. Featured European titles include Banzo (Portugal), Je’vida (Finland), Happy (Austria), Without Air (Hungary), and The Girl from Tomorrow (France/Italy). The United Kingdom will present a BAFTA Shorts Showcase with films such as Wander to Wonder and Mog’s Christmas. Nepali short films in the program include Chandani, Abyss, Eternal Kinship, and What Grows in Thari Maila’s Vegetable Garden?
Organised by the Delegation of the European Union to Nepal, the festival is being held in collaboration with EU member state embassies and cultural institutions, along with the British Council and UNESCO. All screenings will be free and include English subtitles.
In addition to film screenings, the festival will host workshops and discussions. These include a four-day filmmaking workshop on festival navigation and co-production markets (November 9–12), a panel discussion on the future of Nepal’s film industry, and a session where Nepali filmmakers will share insights from a recent UK film study tour.
Organisers say the festival aims to promote cultural exchange and support emerging talent in Nepal’s evolving film sector.