"A Road to a Village"
New distributor player Underground Slate announces the UK release in July of "A Road to a Village", the latest feature from acclaimed Nepali director Nabin Subba, following its international premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival and Busan International Film Festival, where it has captivated audiences with its emotional depth, cinematic poetry and powerful storytelling.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with a filmmaker of Nabin Subba’s calibre,” said Gabriel Wetz, co-founder of Underground Slate. “His work speaks to universal themes in a deeply local context — exactly the kind of bold, underrepresented storytelling we’re committed to bringing to wider audiences.”
Set against the backdrop of rural Nepal, the film explores the impact of modernisation on traditional life, as a small family faces the arrival of a new road and the disruption it brings. With compelling performances and a striking visual narrative, the film is a profound meditation on progress, tradition, and the indomitable human spirit.
“Nepali cinema is still underrepresented globally - which is why partnerships like this matter,” said director Nabin Subba. “Underground Slate shares my belief that stories from the margins deserve centre stage. This film reflects universal themes through a uniquely Nepali lens, and I’m excited to bring it to UK audiences through a team that values cultural depth and creative risk.”
"A Road to a Village" is the first in a slate of releases from Underground Slate, a startup committed to shaking up traditional distribution models and championing global voices often overlooked in mainstream cinema.
“I’ve always been passionate about bringing Nepalese arts and culture to the world stage,” added Amod Rai, the film’s producer. “My work as an educator and community organiser has shaped how I view storytelling and representation. Living in Hong Kong, surrounded by world-class filmmakers, made me ask: why can’t Nepal’s stories be seen on the same screens? This film is part of our vision to see more independent Nepali cinema reach global audiences.”
“Nepal and the United Kingdom maintain one of the longest-standing and most resilient diplomatic relationships globally, characterized by mutual understanding, respect, and cooperation. The historical bilateral connection encompasses both governmental relations and the people-to-people ties. The UK premiere of 'Gau Ayeko Bato' ('A Road to a Village') presents a narrative of the evolving landscape of development. Nabin Subba’s film not only captures the beauty and intricacies of rural life in Nepal but also addresses universal themes of change, resilience, and identity. I commend the film team for presenting this significant work to British audiences and for contributing to the enhancement of the cultural ties between our two amicable nations” said Chandra Kumar Ghimire The Ambassador of Nepal to the United Kingdom.
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