Sikkimese filmmaker Tribeny Geeta Rai’s debut film Shape of Momo has brought global recognition to Indian and Nepali cinema by winning two major awards — the Taipei Film Commission Award and the Songwon Vision Award — at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) 2025.

• The film, made in Nepali language, reflects the growing visibility of Northeast Indian cinema on the international stage and represents a milestone for women filmmakers from the Himalayan region.

About the Film: Shape of Momo

• Director: Tribeny Geeta Rai
• Language: Nepali
• Genre: Social Drama / Feminist Realism
• Setting: A Himalayan village in East Sikkim
• The film follows Bishnu, a young woman who returns to her native village after quitting her city job. 
• The narrative explores her emotional and social struggles as she navigates tradition, family expectations, and her desire for independence.
• It reflects the universal theme of women negotiating between modernity and cultural rootedness, especially in rural South Asian contexts.

MCQs

Q1. With reference to the film Shape of Momo, consider the following statements:

1. The film is directed by Sikkimese filmmaker Tribeny Geeta Rai.
2. It won two awards — the Taipei Film Commission Award and the Songwon Vision Award — at the Busan International Film Festival 2025.
3. The film is primarily in the Lepcha language.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (a)

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