Bel Fruit and Loincloth
BELFRUCHT und LENDENTUCH
Synopsis
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.
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 2, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 17, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Niels Gutschow, Axel Michaels
- Original Title
- BELFRUCHT und LENDENTUCH
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Niels Gutschow, Axel Michaels
Department Leadership Roster
Niels Gutschow
Director
Axel Michaels
Director
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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.
Who stars in Bel Fruit and Loincloth?
The principal cast of Bel Fruit and Loincloth includes Not specified.
When was Bel Fruit and Loincloth released and how long is it?
Bel Fruit and Loincloth was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.