I Am Belmaya

From Sue Carpenter

About the film:

Released 11 October 2021. Best Documentary, UK Asian Film Festival. Nominee, One World Media Awards.

Belmaya, at 21, has given up on finding happiness. An uneducated Dalit in Nepal, trapped in an abusive marriage, she yearns for independence. Rewind to 2006 when, as a rebellious teenager living in a girls’ home, she learnt photography and wielded her camera like a weapon - until the home locked it away. Now she gets a second chance, this time to train in documentary filmmaking. Belmaya embarks on a personal film, Educate Our Daughters. But is her resentful husband ready for this? A tale of courage and hope as Belmaya battles to change her story and take charge of her life.

Crew:

Director: Sue Carpenter Director: Belmaya Nepali

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