Sunday, November 9
Landmark (Theater 6)
3:30 PM
Neasa Ni Chianain
Northern Ireland, 2007
60 min
As a young student, director Neasa Ni Chianain lost herself in the spellbinding poetry of Cathal O’Searcaigh, a celebrated, gay Irish writer. When Neasa gets the opportunity to travel with Cathal to Nepal—his “spiritual home”—she doesn’t hesitate. The director and her camera join him in Kathmandu, where he is well known for financially sponsoring many young boys in their studies. Through Neasa’s camera lens, the fairytale shines: the Nepalese speak favorably of this strange, generous westerner. But the fairytale appears to have a less than happy ending, as Nepalese locals come forward and tell a different tale, and the false illusion of the benefactor is shattered.
Also showing is Trip to Hell and Back (Stu Maddux, USA, 30 Min): A world-famous equestrian leads a double life as a major crystal-meth dealer, until he faces life in prison. For the first time ever, he reveals his hidden life to the public in this self-told documentary.
FAIRYTALE OF KATHMANDU (official website)
ADMISSION: $8 non-member / $6 members