Ayurveda is an ancient tradition of medicine that originated in India, with certain branches established and taught in Nepal. Various regions in Nepal, in particular the Kathmandu Valley, became centers of ancient knowledge where the medical and spiritual traditions of Ayurveda are being preserved.
Bishownath Karmacharya is a vaidya (Sanskrit: वैद्य), or Ayurvedic healer. In addition to the knowledge passed down from his grandfather, he has studied Ayurveda and Sanskrit since he was a young child. He has dedicated his entire life to the study of medicinal herbs and making Ayurvedic medicine to heal people. Now in his 90s, he is one of the few remaining Ayurvedic doctors of his generation and is determined to keep the tradition alive.
He is aware of and concerned about the many challenges that face this ancient medical tradition: the impact of climate change on the herbs, the greed of unethical practitioners, a general lack of knowledge and interest in the herbs, urban development and its impact on the herbs, lack of government funding, and apathy from the new generation.
It is his greatest wish to pass on his knowledge.
Project Title (Original Language): वैद्यको सपना (Vaidyakō sapanā)
Running Time: 15 minutes
Roxana Mares | Director, Cinematographer |
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Roxana Mares | Producer |
Todd Caldecott | Executive Producer |
Bishownath Karmacharya | Key Cast |
Anthony William Wallace | Music |
Chris Cull | Editors |
Adam Poirier | Editors |
Full credits at www.imdb.com
Bucharest Film Awards Bucharest, Romania Europe Premiere Official Selection |
Nepal Cultural International Film Festival Kathmandu, Nepal December 8, 2023 SEMI-FINALIST |
Environmental Film & Screenplay Festival Los Angeles, United States WINNER BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY |
Best Shorts Competition La Jolla, United States Award of Recognition: Documentary Short Award of Recognition: History / Biographical |
Florence Indie Film Festival Venice, Italy SEMI-FINALIST BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT |
Film in Focus Bucharest, Romania BEST DOCUMENTARY |
Docs Without Borders Film Festival Rehoboth Beach, United States OUTSTANDING EXCELLENCE |
Short to the Point Bucharest, Romania June 22, 2023 SEMI-FINALIST |
Nepal International Film Festival Kathmandu, Nepal March 18, 2023 World Premiere Official Selection |
Berlin International Art Film Festival Germany Nominee |
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