I recently watched Tiniharu - Elephants in the Fog, directed by Abinash Bikram Shah, and found myself thinking less about the individual shots and more about the rhythm between them.
Tiniharu has a particularly interesting visual language. Its 1.66:1 aspect ratio creates a frame that feels intimate without becoming restrictive, giving the images a quiet, observational quality. There’s a deliberate sense of space within the frame, and the pacing allows moments to breathe rather than constantly pushing the story forward.
The film has achieved a significant milestone for Nepali cinema, being selected as Nepal’s entry for the 2027 Academy Awards’ Best International Feature Film category, along with receiving the Best Sound Creation award in the Un Certain Regard selection at the Cannes Film Festival.
As an editor, it’s always exciting to see Nepali cinema reaching an international stage and to experience the choices that make a film visually and rhythmically distinct. The ending scene was especially powerful for me. Do watch the film to find out why.
All the very best to the entire team!