Author: mygraphicmatters
Jism (body)
In conservative Pakistan, a photographer and his ambitious muses challenge social norms in pursuit of recognition and self-worth in today’s social media-driven world as they engage in candid discussions about culture, identity, body image and vulnerabilities – during a photoshoot. Directed by Husain Qaizar, Saad Zuberi country of origin: Pakistan languages: Urdu genre: Documentary
Indus Echoes
Indus Echoes explores the relationship between humans and the great Indus River through five stories set on, across and around the mighty river. Directed by RAHUL AIJAZ country of origin: Bangladesh, Pakistan, South Korea languages: Other genre: Drama
Hungama
Chaos ensues when Sabeen’s younger cousin, Alaina, drinks her contacts on her wedding day. Directed by NAWAL MUBIN and MAYRA CORENA GUTIERREZ country of origin: USA languages: English, Urdu genre: Comedy, Drama
Hi Roof
On a daily university van ride, two strangers exchange nothing but silent glances and louder thoughts. As days pass, their unspoken bond grows – until the silence becomes the story. Directed by ALI RAZA country of origin: Pakistan languages: English, Urdu genre: Drama
Gudgudi (tickle)
Trapped in the midst of the riots that engulfed Gujarat, India, in 2002, a mother and daughter resort to a unique method of survival when predators come looking for loot – and for prey. Directed by ABHIROOP BASU country of origin: India languages: Hindi genre: _
Ghost School
When Rabia, a ten-year-old girl, finds her village school closed, rumours start that the school is haunted and her teacher is possessed by a Jinn. This fable is a ghost story with a tinge of magical-realism that explores corruption from a child’s perspective. Directed by SEEMAB GUL country of origin: Pakistan languages: Urdu genre: Drama,…
Don’t Be Late, Myra
A missed school bus leaves ten-year-old Myra stranded in Lahore, where her journey home spirals into a tense fight for survival against the men who stalk her every step. Directed by AFIA SERENA NATHANIEL country of origin: Pakistan languages: Urdu genre: Thriller
Discipline
As a star student advocates for his best friend’s sobriety during his disciplinary trial, he realizes that the court has already been rigged in his favor. Directed by DON AHMAD country of origin: USA languages: English genre: _
Dear Bird
A woman searches for resolution after the death of her enigmatic father. Directed by SOLANA MIRZA country of origin: USA languages: English, Urdu genre: _