Ujeli: A child bride in Nepal is a social tragic drama depicting child marriage culture in Nepal.[1] This film underlines the sharp distinctions between the roles of boys and girls in Nepal such as education, food and medical care.[2][3]
| Ujeli: A child bride in Nepal | |
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| Directed by | Deependra Gauchan |
| Starring | Brinda Adkhikari |
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| Country | Nepal |
| Language | Nepali |
The film is directed by Deependra Gauchan and produced by UNICEF.[4]
Plot
editThis film shows the life of a 10-year-old girl named Ujeli (उजेली), who is forced into an arranged marriage. After the marriage, the husband is allowed to attend school while Ujeli is forced to work at home in spite of her strong desire to study in school. As the story develops, the wife of her husband's brother dies in pregnancy[clarification needed] because she is also too young to bear a child.[2]
Cast
edit- Brinda Adhikari
- Prashant Khadka
Award
editReferences
edit- ^ Gauchan, Deependra (Scriptwriter), Brinda Adkhikari (Contributor) (1992-02-14). Ujeli: A Child Bride in Nepal (Drama). Event occurs at 58m.
- ^ a b "Ujeli: a Child Bride in Nepal | Coady Institute". 2018-07-03. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
- ^ "Ujeli: A Child Bride in Nepal · British Universities Film & Video Council". Retrieved 2020-07-04.
- ^ "NEPAL: New TV Mini-series Is Development Catalyst | Inter Press Service". Retrieved 2020-07-04.
- ^ "JAPAN PRIZE International Contest For Educational Media". Retrieved 2020-07-04.
External links
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