image006Trailer of Nepal’s first sci-fi feature, Bijuli Machine, released earlier this week on YouTube, has grabbed attention of movie enthusiasts in the country. Directed by Navin Awal, the film revolves around two teenage friends who set out to solve Nepal’s chronic “load-shedding” problem with the innovation of a unique ‘Bijuli Machine’. Within days of its trailer release, the film has racked up over 38,000 views on the video sharing site. People liked the trailer and have left very good comments. The film presents the story of two friends who are studying science. One, aiming to come up with a new discovery that would solve the fuel shortage and the other with an unnatural knack for science. Director Awal has said, “Both the friends are frustrated with load-sheddings and want to come up with ideas that would solve this problem.” The movie, filmed under the banner of Silhouette entertainment, features actors Abhisek Subedi, Jeevan Adhikari, Relija Shrestha, Buddhi Tamang, Laxmi Bhusal and Kamal Mani Nepal, among others. Superstar Rajesh Hamal also appears in a cameo role, as an inspiring teacher, in the film. The film is slated to hit the screens on November 11.