Pooja, Sir
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
FIFF 2025 - Festival International du Film de Fribourg
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«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