Sep 11 2015: Talakjung vs Tulke movie is officially selected to represent Nepali movie for Oscar Award 2015. Out of four films that have applied for the selection process, Oscar nomination committee in Film development Board has given nod to Talakjung vs Tulke. The movie was well received by audiences with the praise of the actors including Khagendra Lamichane and Richa Sharma. The movie even earned national ward for actor Richa sharma and Director Nischal Basnet. It is also nominated for this years NFDC national film award in the same categories and more including Best movie, Script. The movie is about a poor laborer in a remote village who struggles in the society for his identity during the insurgency period. The story line is quite simple and adapted from Chinese Novel "The true story of Ahq" which is well molded by the screenplay writer cum actor Khagendra Lamichane. The movie was also selected for international film festivals including Delhi International film festival and Shangai International film festival.
Last year Nepal sent Jhola to compete for the Best foreign language category, being a strong story it could not make to the final nod. Lets see how this another strong contender will result for this years Oscar.
