Nepali Film 'Aankha' Nominated for 'Remi Award' at WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival

Kathmandu. The Nepali film 'Aankha' (Eye), directed by Jaun Yonzon, has been nominated for the 'Remi Award' at the WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival to be held in the United States. This festival, which brings together filmmakers and creations from around the world, is scheduled to take place from April 24 to May 3, 2026, in Houston, Texas, USA.

Previously, the film achieved historic success by winning the title of 'Best Film' at the 62nd Asia Pacific Film Festival. This was the first Nepali film to receive the highest honor of that festival.

Established in 1961, the Houston International Film Festival is considered one of the oldest independent film festivals in the world. This festival is famous for bringing recognition to emerging filmmakers. Legendary Hollywood directors such as Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, David Lynch, and Ang Lee also received the Remi Award from this festival early in their careers.

The film stars Smita Lamichhane, Pashupati Rai, Nisha Adhikari, RK Mehta, Bijay Baral, Buddhi Tamang, and others. The film deeply portrays the story, struggle, and reality of ordinary people living in slum settlements. The film was released in Nepal in Ashar 2081.