Bel Fruit and Loincloth (2008)
The film documents coming of age rituals in Bhaktapur, Nepal. Girls are married with the fruit of the wood apple tree and boys are covered with waistcloths. Beside the wedding of seven year old Lipisa to the Bel fruit, scenes of initiations of boys of butcher, Buddhist painter and farmer families are shown. The shooting took place in January / February 2007.
Director: Niels Gutschow, Axel Michaels
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date: October 2, 2008
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bel Fruit and Loincloth about?
- The film documents coming of age rituals in Bhaktapur, Nepal. Girls are married with the fruit of the wood apple tree and boys are covered with waistcloths. Beside the wedding of seven year old Lipisa to the Bel fruit, scenes of initiations of boys of butcher, Buddhist painter and farmer families are shown. The shooting took place in January / February 2007.
- Who directed Bel Fruit and Loincloth?
- Bel Fruit and Loincloth was directed by Niels Gutschow, Axel Michaels.
- How long is Bel Fruit and Loincloth?
- Bel Fruit and Loincloth has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).