Nepal, July 2 -- Lately, glitzy movie premieres and box office numbers have been grabbing headlines. But away from it all, Bhutanese filmmaker Khyentse Norbu is quietly making a new film in Nepal. The movie 'Perfect God' focuses on a Behrupiya (impressionist)-a traditional performer who paints as a deity and travels from village to village.

Today, the story of such an impressionist may seem outdated. But for Norbu, such a story carries a kind of romance and melancholy that refuses to fade.

Known for his spiritually rich films like 'The Cup' (1999), 'Travellers and Magicians' (2003), 'Vara: A Blessing' (2013), 'Hema Hema: Sing Me a Song While I Wait' (2017), and 'Dakini' (Looking for a Lady with Fangs and a Moustache) (2019), Norbu conti...