Kathmandu Lullaby (2011)
A teacher, her pupils and life's greatest lesson of all
Kathmandu, Nepal, early 1990s. Laia, a young teacher from Catalonia, Spain, works at a local school in the slums of the city where poverty reigns. Her personal path, besieged by a harsh sum of indescribable social conditions, will be a struggle against a nefarious educational system, but a journey of self-discovery as well.
Director: Icíar Bollaín
Genre: Romance, Drama
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: December 7, 2011
Cast
- Verónica Echegui - Laia
- Saumyata Bhattarai - Sharmila
- Norbu Tsering Gurung - Tsering
- Jampa Kalsang Tamang - Riga
- Bikram Pariyar - Pemba
- Muna Thami - Kushila
- Sangita Tamang - Bimala
- Aleix Rengel - Dani
- Lluïsa Castell - Madre de Laia
- Assun Planas - Monja
Screenplay
- Icíar Bollaín (Screenplay)
- Victòria Subirana (Novel)
Music: Pascal Gaigne
Cinematography: Antonio Riestra
Editing: Nacho Ruiz Capillas
Production: Afrodita Audiovisual, A.I.E., Canal+ España, Es.Docu, The Kraken Films, Media Films, TV3, TVE, ICEC
Country: Spain
Language: English, Nepali
Original Language: es
Themes
Teacher-Student Relationship, Teacher's Inspiration and Path to Success, Crushing Despair and the Void, Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, A Young Couple Starting Out in Life
Keywords
nepal, education, based on true story, marriage of convenience, teacher, poverty, woman director, kathmandu, female teacher, based on real person
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kathmandu Lullaby about?
- Kathmandu, Nepal, early 1990s. Laia, a young teacher from Catalonia, Spain, works at a local school in the slums of the city where poverty reigns. Her personal path, besieged by a harsh sum of indescribable social conditions, will be a struggle against a nefarious educational system, but a journey of self-discovery as well.
- Who directed Kathmandu Lullaby?
- Kathmandu Lullaby was directed by Icíar Bollaín.
- Who stars in Kathmandu Lullaby?
- Kathmandu Lullaby stars Verónica Echegui, Saumyata Bhattarai, Norbu Tsering Gurung, Jampa Kalsang Tamang, Bikram Pariyar, Muna Thami.
- How long is Kathmandu Lullaby?
- Kathmandu Lullaby has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is Kathmandu Lullaby?
- Kathmandu Lullaby is a Romance, Drama film.
- Where was Kathmandu Lullaby produced?
- Kathmandu Lullaby was produced in Spain.
- What are the themes of Kathmandu Lullaby?
- The themes of Kathmandu Lullaby include: Teacher-Student Relationship, Teacher's Inspiration and Path to Success, Crushing Despair and the Void, Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, A Young Couple Starting Out in Life.