Kathmandu, Nov. 13 -- The 12th edition of Film Southasia (FSA) starts November 14, and will be screening documentaries up to November 17. The film festival will showcase 63 films that were selected from more than 2,500 submissions from all over South Asia.

Earlier renditions of the festival have struck a chord with audiences for their unusual themes, 'Documentaries can be fun', 'Documentary bears witness' among others. The theme of this year's festival is 'Wherever Mind Is Free', inspired by poet Rabindranath Tagore's beloved poem.

Mitu Verma, the director of the festival, said that this year's festival celebrates freedom, according to the press release issued by the festival. She suggests people approach the festival with an open mind ...