Ashmina (2018) User Reviews

From a life portrait to international relations

[elebosco · 8/10 · 28 March 2019]

A glimpse into the life of Ashmina, a teenage girl from Pokhara who works in the tourist industry in Nepal. With a simple storyline director Dekel Berenson unravels the imbalance relationship which govern our globalized world, firstly between country but ultimately between people.

Short fiction at its best

[per-10965 · 8/10 · 21 November 2019]

By assisting western skydiver tourists, Nepali teenager Ashmina provides for her family while her brothers get to go to school. An elegantly presented dilemma lifts the film from being simply another drama of third-world-misery to a world class fiction short.

Sad but Beautiful

[vinessa-uter · 9/10 · 9 January 2020]

The concept of the movie was sad but shows the reality of life for the young girl. Will recommend to family and friends.

Loved it!

[wordscannotdescribe · 10/10 · 3 January 2020]

Brilliant movie! Beautifully shot, loved the locations and plot. Would definitely recommend it to my friends and family.

ASHMINA TAKES ME BACK TO MY TEEN YEARS

[maggygatama · 10/10 · 10 January 2020]

This film has reminded me of my teenage years,i can relate with the social and tradition barriers she is facing. The storyline is simple, well written and is on point,it is based on real life experiences and speaks volume. The challenges that women face especially in countries that are Conservative and poor but asmnina is determined to succeed. I will definately recommend this film to my family and friends .

Thumbs Up!

[qams-52873 · 10/10 · 9 January 2020]

A short , real to life story of a girl.

Loved the way it has been portrayed.

Great Film

[daniel-361-630297 · 10/10 · 4 March 2019]

In a Nepali paradise for paragliding fans a girl helps tourists in exchange for a couple of coins. At the heart of Ashmina, the girl who gives the title to this short film by Dekel Berenson, the desire arises to forge her own path. The problem is that she does not have the support of her family who only see her as a source of income. Berenson builds an intimate story that exploits the natural beauty of Pokhara and immerses her heroine in a small journey where the insignificant can become transcendent.

What "to be a woman" means

[info-49798-07591 · 10/10 · 4 March 2019]

Our main character, Ashmina, is forced to work at a very young age, instead to be able to go to school. It show us, how not all societies develop themselves towards equal rights between women and men.

EXPENSIVE SPORTS IN POOR COUNTRIES

[barbara-39629 · 10/10 · 4 March 2019]

For people who, like me, watch many sports films every year, "Ashmina" is the witness we missed. An excellent photograph completes this emotional complaint of other faces of the sport.

About outdated traditions and captitalism

[m-orth · 10/10 · 13 January 2019]

Ashmina tells the sad story of a young girl who just wants to go to school and fails because of being a woman. A courageous film about capitalism and outdated traditions.

Ashmina seeks self-determination in a patriachal society

[info-75742 · 9/10 · 29 March 2019]

The film shows a young woman in Nepal, who wants a more self-determined life and thereby encounters social and family boundaries. It is frightening, as the story also reminds of our own holiday experiences with locals and the arrogance of western travelers hurts. The film is quietly told, but has a certain tension in the background. It stimulates reflection and is aesthetically pleasing.

Sensitive and anti-patriarchal

[cardes-55087 · 8/10 · 14 November 2019]

"Ashmina" is a sensitive short film that tells us about a situation where a girl wants to have some independence while having to deal with machismo and patriarchalism.

Amazing

[imzadiqw · 10/10 · 27 March 2020]

It was really good and emotional story. I hope that it could be more version or season coming. Keep it up director

Amazing

[stephanie-75731 · 10/10 · 22 March 2019]

This is sincerely one of my favorite film of the year. Really glad I had the occasion to see it!

actions and consequences

[ferguson-6 · 8/10 · 25 June 2019]

Greetings again from the darkness. For many countries, tourism is vital to economic stability. For that revenue, there is often a price to pay. It could be overcrowding, destruction of natural resources, diminishing local culture, or even a jolt to pride and self-respect. With majestic Everest within its borders, Nepal has become a popular spot for western tourists to visit and partake in paragliding.

As one of the poorest countries in the world, Nepal and its citizens are forced to cater to the tourists, and that's where we meet 13 year old Ashmina (played by Dikshya Karki). The young girl spends her days hustling for tips by packing up the parachutes of the paragliders after they land. We hear the obnoxious westerners discouraging their friend from 'over-tipping', though he initially has some compassion for Ashmina.

We learn more about Ashmina when we follow her home. She is prevented from attending school like her brother, and is instead expected to work all day and deliver her tips to the family. When her request for pocket money is denied by her parents, her solution provides a moment of enjoyment, followed by a harsh reminder of her place.

Filmmaker Dekel Berenson based the film on his own experiences while traveling, and his 15 minute short film (and its dark turn at the end) is particularly timely given what's happened recently with some tourists in the Dominican Republic.