South Asian countries have lost their ideological sovereignty

Bhutanese filmmaker Khyentse Norbu discusses why he works with non-actors, the changes he’s seen in Nepali society, and how beautiful shots can be bad for a movie.

Lately, glitzy movie premieres and box office numbers have been grabbing headlines. But away from it all, Bhutanese filmmaker Khyentse Norbu is quietly making a new film in Nepal. The movie ‘Perfect God’ focuses on a Behrupiya (impressionist)—a traditional performer who paints as a deity and travels from village to village.