'Shape Of Momo' Serving Sikkimese Soul On The International Festival Circuit

Updated: March 15, 2026 23:55

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Sikkim’s indie feature “Shape Of Momo” is making waves on the international festival circuit, with fresh selections at multiple European film festivals. The Nepali‑language drama, directed by debutant Tribeny Rai, is now being celebrated abroad as a powerful voice from the Himalayan region and a breakthrough for Sikkimese cinema.

“Shape Of Momo” has already enjoyed a global premiere at the Busan International Film Festival and a well‑received European debut at the Glasgow Film Festival. The film’s latest festival run sees it being picked up by several niche but influential European events, underlining its growing reputation as a distinctive auteur film from India’s Northeast.

Festival Journey Across Europe

After its screening at Glasgow, “Shape Of Momo” opened the C‑Movie festival in Italy, a platform dedicated to auteur cinema, literature, and contemporary thought. The title has also been selected for the “Windows on the World” Feature Film Competition at the 35th African, Asian and Latin American Film Festival (AAIFF) in Italy, where it will compete alongside other international works.

Later this month, the film travels to the Spirit of Fire International Debut Film Festival in Khanty‑Mansiysk, Russia, focused on first‑time directors from across the globe. In April, “Shape Of Momo” will have its Dutch premiere at the Cinema Asia Film Festival in Amsterdam, giving European audiences another chance to experience its grounded, character‑driven storytelling.

Creative And Cultural Significance

Written and directed by Tribeny Rai, “Shape Of Momo” is a Nepali‑language feature set in her native villages of Nandok and Assam Lingzey in Sikkim, capturing the quiet resilience of women navigating personal and social pressures in a Himalayan community. The film blends intimate family drama with subtle cultural specificity, helping non‑Indian viewers access a part of Northeast India’s lived reality that rarely appears in mainstream cinema.

Key Highlights

Sikkimese Nepali‑language film “Shape Of Momo” selected for multiple European festivals including C‑Movie and AAIFF in Italy
The film opened C‑Movie and will compete in the “Windows on the World” Feature Film Competition at the 35th AAIFF
It is currently being showcased at the Spirit of Fire International Debut Film Festival in Russia
The Dutch premiere of “Shape Of Momo” is scheduled for April at the Cinema Asia Film Festival in Amsterdam
Director Tribeny Rai and producer Geeta Rai describe the journey as a celebration of Sikkimese stories finding resonance on the global stage

Sources : Newsonair , Sikkim Express, Northeast Live coverage of “Shape Of Momo’s festival run”

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