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Perpetual Search

Synopsis: This documentary focuses on Mr. Bhim Bahadur Thapa, his enduring legacy, and the mythical aspects of his life. It serves both as a biographical account and as an enduring piece of social commentary. He entered this world on 8 May 1920, dedicating his entire existence to the belief that people needed to awaken to effect positive changes in their lives. This profound conviction guided him throughout his life, leading him to paint and inscribe the word ‘Khoja/Search’ on pavements, walls, and stones across Nepal. On 2 June 2022, in Kathmandu, Mr. Thapa’s remarkable journey came to an end. He lived for an impressive 102 years and 25 days. It is estimated that he penned or inscribed ‘Khoja/Search’ more than 8 million times.

Director: Gopal Shivakoti 

Writer: Gopal Shivakoti

Producer: Gopal Shivakoti, Bhakta Chand

Key Cast: Bhim Bahadur Thapa

Country of Origin: Nepal 

Country of Filming: Nepal

Language: Nepali

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Runtime: 00:13:17

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Gopal Shivakoti 

Bio: Gopal Shivakoti is a documentary filmmaker from Nepal. He has been working in the film and digital media industry since 2004. Primarily, he is a visual editor who also specializes in 2D animation, motion graphics, and filmmaking. His hobbies include ethnology and documentary filming. He has shot and edited a dozen non-fiction films. His first feature-length documentary, “Save Gangamaya,” is about Satyagrahi Gangamaya Adhikari, who has been on a fast-unto-death protest to seek justice for the 2004 murder of her innocent teenage son. The film received an overwhelming response in the international film festival circuit. His recent documentary films include “In Search of the Searchman,” “When Shall I See My Daddy,” “War Crime,” “Pinky Gurung,” “We are with Dr. KC,” “Gai Jatra,” “Bicycle Hero,” “Chain and Worship,” “PERPETUAL SEARCH,” “Simple Joy,” and “PRIDE AND PROGRESS.”

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