Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Nidhi Saxena's Film Explores Women's Desire, Premieres at Venice
The movie, 'Secret of a Mountain Serpent', is about a woman named Barkha in a mountain town, where many men are away at war.
The director, Nidhi Saxena, wanted to show how women feel about love and their desires.
Barkha questions why she should sacrifice her own desires and falls in love with a mysterious man.
The film uses a local myth about a serpent to symbolize desire.
It's about breaking free from rules and finding your own happiness, especially regarding love.
The director was inspired by her own experiences living in the mountains.
The film premiered at the Venice International Film Festival.
It explores women's desire against the backdrop of the Kargil War.
Trimala Adhikari plays the lead role of Barkha.
The film features a serpent as a symbol of desire.
The film is co-produced by Forest Flower Films and Pushing Buttons studios.
- Who
- Nidhi Saxena, the director.
- What
- A film about women's desire and societal expectations.
- When
- Premiered at the Venice International Film Festival.
- Where
- Set in a Himalayan town.
- Why
- To explore women's desire and challenge societal norms.
- Film Title
- Secret of a Mountain Serpent
- Director
- Nidhi Saxena
- Lead Actress
- Trimala Adhikari
- Lead Actor
- Adil Hussain
- Setting
- Himalayan town during the Kargil War
- Premier
- Venice International Film Festival
- Production
- Forest Flower Films and Pushing Buttons studios
