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Pooja, Sir

by Deepak Rauniyar, Nepal, 2024
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When two boys are kidnapped in a border town in Nepal, Detective Inspector Pooja is sent from Kathmandu to solve the case. However, upon her arrival, the brewing political unrest and violent protests throw her off course, compelling her to seek help from Mamata, a local Madhesi policewoman. By putting aside systemic discrimination and pushing through everyday misogyny, the women manage to solve the case—but at what personal cost? Inspired by real events which took place in Southern Nepal during the 2015 race protests.

Festivals & awards

Venezia 2024: Orizzonti
Mumbai Film Festival
Bangkok World Film Festival
Pink Filmdays Amsterdam: Best Film
FIFF 2025 - Festival International du Film de Fribourg

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Credits

Original Title
Pooja, Sir
Title
Pooja, Sir
Directed by
Deepak Rauniyar
Country
Nepal
Year
2024
Screenplay
Deepak Rauniyar, David Barker, Asha Magrati
Film Editing
J. Him Lee, Alex Gurvits
Soundtrack
Vivek Maddala
Cinematography
Sheldon Chau
Sound
Samrat Khanal, Leandros Ntounis
Costumes
Janaki Kadayat
Production
Deepak Rauniyar, Asha Magrati AADI FILMS, Rambabu Gurung BAASURI FILMS, Alan R Milligan TANNAUSER GATE
Formats
DCP
Runtime
109 min.
Language
Nepali,Maithili/df
Cast
Asha Magrati (Pooja), Nikita Chandak (Mamata), Bijay Baral (Amar), Dayahang Rai (Madan Rai), Reecha Sharma (Sabita Koirala), Parmeshwor Kumar Jha (Pravin Yadav), Gaumaya Gurung (Rama), Chandra Dhoj Limbu (Pooja's Vater), Aarti Mandal (Saraswati), Pashupati Rai (Menuka), Ghanshyam Mishra, Niraj Shrestha

In cinemas

Fribourg
May 9, 2025
12:15 p.m.
Korso 1 Heleen Wubbe
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May 10, 2025
12:15 p.m.
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May 13, 2025
12:15 p.m.
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Pully
May 10, 2025
8 p.m.
CityClub
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May 14, 2025
8:15 p.m.
CityClub
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May 18, 2025
6:30 p.m.
CityClub
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May 20, 2025
8 p.m.
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May 24, 2025
4 p.m.
CityClub
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May 25, 2025
8:15 p.m.
CityClub
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May 27, 2025
6 p.m.
CityClub
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May 29, 2025
4 p.m.
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May 30, 2025
6 p.m.
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May 31, 2025
8:30 p.m.
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Press voices

«Mit Pooja, Sir setzt sich Deepak Rauniyar kritisch mit seinem Heimatland auseinander. Die Autoritäten dürften daran keine Freude haben.» Outnow, Simon Eberhard

«The set pieces are handled with taut efficiency, the suspense emanating from the naturalism of the execution.» Screen International

«A film that takes us right to the heart of its intrigues, culture, and landscapes.» Variety

«Un thriller complexe sur une inspectrice de police queer, le tout au cœur des mouvements des minorités ethniques de 2015 au Népal.» Cineuropa