| TITLE OF THE FILM | Shape Of Momo |
| DIRECTED BY | Tribeny Rai |
| LANGUAGE | Nepali (English subtitles) |
| YEAR | 2025 |
| COUNTRY | India |
| DURATION | 115 minutes |
PRINCIPAL CREW & CAST
| WRITING | Kislay, Tribeny Rai |
| CINEMATOGRAPHY | Archana Ghangrekar |
| EDITING | Anil Aalayam, Kislay |
| SOUND DESIGN | Akita Purkayastha |
| MUSIC | Mikhail Marak |
| PRODUCTION DESIGN | Uttam Mondal |
| COSTUME & MAKE-UP | Janaki Kadayat |
| PRINCIPAL CAST | Gaumaya Gurung , Pashupati Rai , Shyama Shree Sherpa , Bhanu Maya Rai , Rahul Mukhia |
ABOUT THE FILM
“Shape of Momo” revolves around Bishnu and her multi-generational family of women navigating patriarchal norms, grappling with the decision to either adapt to or challenge these norms in pursuit of their goals. The film is a poignant reflection on the complexities of identity and freedom within a traditional community.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Tribeny Rai is a filmmaker from Sikkim. Her work explores female experience within the layered landscapes of the Eastern Himalayas. ‘Shape of Momo’ is her debut feature.
DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT
Shape of Momo explores how women internalize and sometimes challenge the systems that bind them. Inspired by personal memories and observations, the film reflects on the gender divide I witnessed growing up — where women waited to eat until men had finished, reflecting my grandfather’s belief in male superiority. After my father’s passing, I took on tasks traditionally done by men to show our strength, not realizing these actions couldn’t undo years of societal norms. Through a multi-generational female family, the film examines identity, freedom and tradition, highlighting the tension between women’s ambitions and societal expectations. My aim is to portray these women as complex individuals, not just victims of patriarchy.
