CHHESANG- The Untold Story

Rajeela Shrestha / Short Documentaries / Nepal / Nepali / 12 minutes / 2024

8th March 2025 | 11:00 AM | Conference Room 1

The film follows 21 years old Chhesang; who is a music lover and works at the cinema hall to sustain his life. While convincing himself as a man, he goes through gender dysphoria every month while he menstruates. The film explores the social and cultural norms; shame and stigmas revealing the hidden stories that will put everyone in shock, in tears or give surprises as well as empower with the character’s boldness and bravery.

Crew:
Director/Cinematographer/Producer – Rajeela Shrestha
Editor/Producer – Pasang Dawa Sherpa
Story/Singer – Chhesang Ghising
Sound designer – Dikesh Khadgi Shahi
Project Coordinators: Pooja Bista, Sagoon Bhetwal
Production Support: Prayash Bantawa Rai
Art/Illustrator: Surbhi Darnal
Background Music – Suva Maharjan