''Bijuli Machine'' is a 2016 Nepali film directed by Navin Awal and produced by Rishav Acharya, Santosh Lamichhane, Bindu Timilsina, Sanjeev Neupane, and Navin Awal. The film revolves around two teenage friends who set out to solve Nepal's chronic “ load-shedding” problem with the innovation of a unique ‘Bijuli Machine’.

Santosh Lamichhane Santosh Lamichhane is a Nepali writer. He has authored a Nepali poetry collection, ''Porridge Eaters and Gruel Drinkers'' and a Nepali novel ''Ultimate Aakash''. Early life and education He was born in 1983 in Panchkhal, in the Kavre distric ...

is also the Science Advisor for the film. The film released on Mangsir 17, 2073 B.S. i..e December 2, 2016. The movie has been called a science-fiction film with a social story. Its teaser and trailer created positive response. In an interview, writer and director Navin Awal, mentioned that although he and the Scientific Consultant

worked to make the movie scientifically logical, the movie is more a metaphor, that the voice of youth has the true energy and it should not be ignored, that every innovation begins with an imagination and perseverance against all unfavorable odds is what makes dream a reality. Reviewers commented favourably on the film, its lack of stereotypical elements, and praising its authenticity. The film was screened in Germany and the United States and received a positive response. On June 13, 2017, the film was selected for screening at the Regina International Film Festival in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. On August 7, 2017, Bijuli Machine won The Most Commendable Movie of the Year 2017 at the LG Cine Circle Awards in Nepal founded by Dinesh D.C. On August 16, 2017, Nepal's Oscar selection secretariat announced that Seto Surya (Dipak Rauniyar) and ''Bijuli Machine'' were being considered for Nepal's official entry for best foreign-language feature film at the 90th

Academy Awards The Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, are awards for artistic and technical merit for the American and international film industry. The awards are regarded by many as the most prestigious, significant awards in the entertainment ind ...

. ''Bijuli Machine'' was selected as an opening film at the 2017 Tasveer South Asian Film Festival, Seattle and won best narrative film. It also screened at Singapore South Asian International Film Festival and got selected to Chicago South Asian Film Festival.

Cast

*Abhishek Subedi *Jeewan Adhikary *

Buddhi Tamang Buddhi Tamang ( ne, बुद्धि तामाङ) (born 2 March 1982) is a Nepalese actor and a theatrical performer. He has appeared in numerous Nepali feature films, some music videos, television commercials and print advertisements. ...

*Ashesh Luitel *Jiban Bhattarai *Reliza Shrestha *

Rajesh Hamal Rajesh Hamal ( , born September 6, 1964) is a Nepali film actor (MAHANAYAK). He is regarded as one of the most influential and popular actors in the history of Nepalese cinema. He is popularly known as the "Maha Nayak"(megastar)of the Nepalese ...

References

{{reflist 2016 science fiction films 2016 films Films shot in Kathmandu