Who will be a Gurkha
Director Kesang Tseten
Countries Nepal, United Kingdom, Norway, Finland
Duration 75 min
Synopsis
Gurkhas, famous for wielding a curved khukuri knife, have been fighting for Britain for 200 years. Today, paid manifold times better, Nepalis continue to be lured to the British Army, undergoing grueling tests to win the very few positions available. The selection process presents an elaborate modern-day ritual born in the days of Empire.
Gurkhas, famous for wielding a curved khukuri knife, have been fighting for Britain for 200 years. Today, paid manifold times better, Nepalis continue to be lured to the British Army, undergoing grueling tests to win the very few positions available. The selection process presents an elaborate modern-day ritual born in the days of Empire.