Private Project

Kamaiya - A story to tell

Fred, Nicolas and Pedro went to Nepal to visit the ethnic group of Tharu people and learn about their widely unknown past.

They tell a story about slavery, bounded labor and child exploitation, about suffering, injustice and destiny, about heroism, courage and freedom.

They tell an untold story, the story of Kamaiya.

  • Fred Braun
    Director
  • Nicolas Barthelemy
    Director
  • Pedro Da Silva
    Director
  • Fred Braun
    Producer
  • Nicolas Barthelemy
    Producer
  • Pedro Da Silva
    Producer
  • Dilly Chaudhary
    Cast
  • Churna Chaudhary
    Cast
  • Maya Tharu
    Cast
  • Radha Chaudhary
    Cast
  • Bimala Tharu
    Cast
  • Anu Chaudhary
    Cast
  • Chandra Tharu
    Cast
  • Rameshwar Tharu
    Cast
  • Suresh Tharu
    Cast
  • Laxmi Tharu
    Cast
  • Pedro Da Silva
    Cast
  • Fred Braun
    Cast
  • Nicolas Barthelemy
    Cast
  • Yogina Shakya
    Translators
  • Asharam Chaudhary
    Translators
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    22 minutes 23 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 1, 2014
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Luxembourg
  • Country of Filming:
    Luxembourg, Nepal
  • Language:
    English, Nepali, Other
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Fred Braun, Nicolas Barthelemy, Pedro Da Silva

Fred, Nicolas and Pedro met during their professional career, which was and partially still is, as far away from filmmaking business as it could. All three have backgrounds in economics and business administration. What has driven them together is friendship and a strong interest in photography and cinematography.

During an evening, sitting together, the idea rose to do something that was new for all of them, a documentary. The main purpose was to combine their passion for cinematography with their other passion, that is traveling to uncommon places.

With “Kamaiya - A story to tell” they deliver a strong film debut and prove that without any budget amazing things can be realized when passion drives. They did not follow courses or visit a film school beforehand. The work and its result repose solely on the their motivation, the excellent cooperation with the Tharu and BASE NGO.

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