Fidel Devkota
Filmmaker and Visual Anthropologist
Fidel Devkota is a Berlin-based filmmaker and visual anthropologist who has been active as a filmmaker, anthropologist, photographer, and lecturer for the past decade. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Film Studies, MA, and PhD in Visual Media Anthropology. His filmography includes The Last Fit (2007), Irony (2008), Shambala: The Story of Paradise Lost (2011), The Last Yak Herder of Dhe (2014) and Wind of Change in Lo Mustang (2017). His films, photography, publications, and research works are mainly focused on human-environmental relationships, addressing the themes of spiritual, social, and economic transformation in a time of environmental and political change in the Himalayas. His debut fictional feature 'The Red Suitcase' premiered in Venice (Orizzonti) in 2023, now available on HBO Europe. His second feature 'Beyul' is currently in pre-production, and is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
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