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Nepal Human Rights International Film Festival

Kathmandu, Nepal · Est. 2012 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven

Tier CTrusted
Kathmandu, Nepal
57
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  • No physical screenings
  • 1 documented risk signal
  • 14 years of verifiable history

Overview

The Nepal Human Rights International Film Festival (NHRIFF) in Kathmandu is a long-running festival founded in 2010 that focuses on films about human rights, social justice, and related issues such as child rights and climate justice. It is notable as one of Nepal’s most established film festivals and as a regional platform that brings together Nepali and international filmmakers, activists, and audiences around cinema for awareness, dialogue, and social change.

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+25 pts)

  • 14 years of verifiable history
  • 2 verified pro signals
  • Verified trusted status
  • Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 2)

Red Flags (-18 pts)

  • No physical screenings
  • 1 documented risk signal

Trust Signals

Risk Flags

  • Description contradicts structured venue/screening data

Positive Signals

  • FilmFreeway Gold festival
  • Documented history with archived programs

Festival Details

Founded

2012

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Avg. rating

3.5/ 5

Reviews

28

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At a glance

Legitimacy Score57/100
TierTier C
Reviews0
Community Reports0
FilmFreeway3.5★ · 28

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