POOJA, SIR

This crime drama about a queer female police inspector, is the well-deserved winner of the 2025 Hivos Free To Be Me award

Expected guest attandence at award screening: DEEPAK RAUNIYAR - director

Pooja, a queer police officer in patriarchal Kathmandu, is summoned to southern Nepal for a delicate case: the kidnapping of a politician’s son amid tensions between Nepalese citizens and the Madheshi minority. Using ingenuity, empathy, and detective prowess, Pooja unravels an enigma that seems unsolvable.

The film masterfully blends socio political drama, detective intrigue, and personal emancipation, offering a striking narrative that reflects Nepal’s deep-seated tensions and inner struggles.

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POOJA, SIR

29-03-2025 15:00

This crime drama about a queer female police inspector, is the well-deserved winner of the 2025 Hivos Free To Be Me award