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Nepal Selects Cannes Jury Prize Winner for 2027 Oscars
Nepal has chosen a film called “Elephants in the Fog” to compete for an Oscar.
The film is also called “Tiniharu.”
It was selected from two Nepali films, with “Gauthali” being the other one considered.
A committee judged the films using several artistic and technical standards.
The story follows a Kinnar community trying to stay safe.
Its main character is Pirati, the community’s matriarch.
The film was directed by Abinash Bikram Shah as his first feature directing project.
It was shown at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival and won a Jury Prize.
The film will represent Nepal in the international feature film competition at the 2027 Academy Awards.
Nepal selected “Elephants in the Fog,” also known as “Tiniharu,” as its official entry for the 99th Academy Awards.
The film was chosen over “Gauthali” by Nepal’s International Feature Film Selection Committee.
The committee assessed technical work, storytelling, character emotions and overall artistic craftsmanship.
Written and directed by Abinash Bikram Shah, the 2026 thriller follows a Kinnar community trying to protect itself.
The film premiered at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, won the Un Certain Regard Jury Prize and received two additional nominations.
- Who
- Nepal’s International Feature Film Selection Committee selected “Elephants in the Fog,” written and directed by Abinash Bikram Shah.
- What
- The film was chosen as Nepal’s official entry for the 99th Academy Awards, scheduled for 2027.
- Where
- The film premiered at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival in the Un Certain Regard section.
- When
- The film premiered on May 20, 2026; Nepal selected it for the 2027 Academy Awards.
- Why
- The committee said it selected the film after assessing its technical work, storytelling, emotional portrayal and overall artistic craftsmanship.
Key facts
- Official entry
- Nepal’s submission for the 99th Academy Awards
- Alternative title
- “Tiniharu”
- Director
- Abinash Bikram Shah
- Film year and genre
- 2026 thriller
- Cannes premiere
- May 20, 2026, in the Un Certain Regard section
- Cannes result
- Jury Prize winner; also nominated for the Camera d’Or and Queer Palm
- Other submitted film
- “Gauthali”
Sources
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