The Black Hen
कालो पोथी
Synopsis
We are in the year 2001, a temporary ceasefire brings a much-needed break to a small war-torn village in Northern Nepal, bringing much joy among the residents. Prakash and Kiran, two young close friends, are also starting to feel the change in the air. Though they are divided by caste and social creed, they remain inseparable, and start raising a hen given to Prakash by his sister, with hopes to save money by selling her eggs. However, the hen goes missing. To find it, they embark on a journey, innocently unaware of the tyranny brought by the fragile ceasefire.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Min Bahadur Bham
- Screenplay & Story
- Min Bahadur Bham
- Original Score
- Jason Kunwar
- Original Title
- कालो पोथी
- Country of Origin
- Nepal, Germany, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Nepali
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Tandem Communications, Shooney Films, Mila Productions, Catherine Dussart Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Min Bahadur Bham
Min Bahadur Bham, Abinash Bikram Shah
Jason Kunwar
Aziz Zhambakiev
Nimesh Shrestha, Aziz Zhambakiev
Anup Thapa, Tsering Rhitar Sherpa, Devaki Rai, Anna Katchko
Department Leadership Roster
Min Bahadur Bham
Director
Nimesh Shrestha
Editor
Aziz Zhambakiev
Editor
Anup Thapa
Producer
Tsering Rhitar Sherpa
Producer
Devaki Rai
Producer
Anna Katchko
Producer
Min Bahadur Bham
Screenplay
Jason Kunwar
Original Music Composer
Aziz Zhambakiev
Director of Photography
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12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Hen
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What is The Black Hen about?
We are in the year 2001, a temporary ceasefire brings a much-needed break to a small war-torn village in Northern Nepal, bringing much joy among the residents. Prakash and Kiran, two young close friends, are also starting to feel the change in the air. Though they are divided by caste and social creed, they remain inseparable, and start raising a hen given to Prakash by his sister, with hopes to save money by selling her eggs. However, the hen goes missing. To find it, they embark on a journey, innocently unaware of the tyranny brought by the fragile ceasefire.
Who directed The Black Hen?
The Black Hen was directed by Min Bahadur Bham.
Who stars in The Black Hen?
The principal cast of The Black Hen includes Khadka Raj Nepali, Sukra Raj Rokaya, Jit Bahadur Malla, Benisha Hamal, Bipin Karki.
When was The Black Hen released and how long is it?
The Black Hen was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Black Hen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black Hen was composed by Jason Kunwar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Black Hen?
The Black Hen holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).