ART IS LOVE: NEPAL + Q&A AND BENKYODO: THE LAST MANJU SHOP IN J-TOWN
SHOWTIME: Saturday July 27th at 2:30 PM
SYNOPSIS: Art is Love: Nepal is a documentary directed by the creative duo Daniel Driensky and Sarah Reyes from Exploredinary. The film features Texas artist Sean Starr on a journey to Nepal, where he explores and documents traditional and handcrafted arts that are at risk of disappearing.
The documentary showcases a variety of Nepali artisans, including Thangka painters, woodcarvers, singing bowl manufacturers, paper makers, basket weavers, and traditional musicians and dancers. These artists share their craft and the cultural significance behind their work, which has been passed down through generations.
The project aims to highlight the importance of preserving these art forms in a rapidly changing global landscape dominated by technology. The film was shot in early March 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic caused international lockdowns, and captures the vivid experiences and connections between the artists from Texas and Nepal.
DIRECTOR: Daniel Driensky and Sarah Reyes | LANGUAGE: English
YEAR: 2024 | RUNNING TIME: 71 minutes | COLOR
COUNTRY: United States/Nepal | GENRE: Documentary
