'Pooja, Sir' is the winner of the Hivos Free to be Me Award 2025

This crime drama about a queer, female police inspector in patriarchal Kathmandu is the well-deserved winner of the 8th Hivos Free to be Me Award.

'Pooja, Sir' masterfully interweaves socio-political drama, detective intrigue and personal emancipation, offering a compelling story of Nepal's deep-seated tensions and inner struggles. Join us for a special screening and presentation of the Hivos Free to be Me Award on March 28. Director Deepak Rauniya will be present for a discussion and Q+A.

"Just like Roze Filmdagen, Hivos' mission is to make diversity visible. We want to help ensure that queer stories from all parts of the world find the big screen and reach a wider audience. That is why we are proud to present the Hivos Free to be Me Award during the film festival for the 8th time this year as a premier partner."– Michel Farkas, CEO Hivos

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