Filming Begins for Nepali Dark Comedy Movie 'Zero Degree'

Kathmandu. Filming has commenced for the movie 'Zero Degree'. The movie began shooting with an auspicious launch ceremony on Sunday at the Armalakot Temple in Pokhara Metropolitan City-16.

The first shot of this dark comedy film, being produced under the banner of Nepali Meghuali Films, was given by veteran artist Prakash Ghimire, actor Bijay Baral, storyteller and artist Rajan Bhusal, and Sharada Silwal.

The entire shooting of the film will take place in the scenic and authentic settlements of Armalakot and Dhital villages in Kaski district. The film, which has a 35-day shooting schedule, revolves around the turmoil and amusing situations that arise when villagers carry a 'deep freeze' up to a remote village, where road networks are poor, to preserve the bodies of parents who have passed away, until their children living abroad return.

The film, which will have joint direction and screenplay by Akash Baral and Sajan Kafle, will feature performances by artists including Bijay Baral, Sanisha Bhattarai, Vasundhara Bhusal, Ramesh Budhathoki, Prakash Ghimire, Lokendra Lekhak, Rajan Bhusal, Sanjog Rasaili, Pravesh Mahatra Chhetri, Sharada Silwal, Sabina Thapa Chhetri, Rambabu Regmi, Subas Gajurel, and Basu Khanal.

Moti Karki is the executive producer of this film, which is being cinematographed by Nishal Paudel, and edited by Chanas Punmagar.