Kathmandu, June 3 -- After five days of screenings, the 22nd edition of the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (kimff) came to a close on Sunday. This year's festival embraced the theme 'Fractured Voices, Reclaiming Narratives', showcasing over 65 films from 30 countries, alongside exhibitions and panel discussions that amplified underrepresented perspectives worldwide.

The prestigious Best ICIMOD Mountain Film Award was awarded to 'Butterfly Bhutan' by Sonam Yangzom. India's Manohar K received the KU Emerging Filmmaker Award for 'Bird of a Different Feather'. The Best Mountaineering and Exploration Film went to 'Ashima', directed by Kenzi Tsukamoto, while a Special Mention in the same category was given to 'Minus 103 Degrees...