The Weight of Water weaves together three deeply moving stories set in Nepal, where communities are grappling with out-of-season flooding and severe droughts intensified by climate change. These natural disasters don’t just disrupt daily life; they hinder economic progress and erode hard-won gains, compounding existing injustices and creating nearly insurmountable obstacles for the region’s people.
This feature-length documentary offers intimate, firsthand perspectives from Nepali communities and climate experts, allowing viewers to experience the impact of these crises through the voices of those directly affected. It’s a story of resilience and urgency—a call to action to bring global attention to the human cost of environmental neglect.
Co-created by Deej Phillips and Neelima Vallangi, the film has received much recognition, including the award for Best documentary in the 2022 Aravali Film Festival. The film’s trailer, which can be viewed below, was also screened at a virtual United National Development Programme (UNDP) event.
