Tag: Pakistan
Soul Of The Mountain
Soul of the Mountain follows the extraordinary journey of Fareed, a climber from Gilgit-Baltistan, who began his ascent at just 17, inspired by the towering peaks of the Karakoram Range surrounding his homeland. Witnessing adventurers from around the globe conquer the world’s most dangerous summits, Fareed sought to redefine the narrative for his people, proving…
Karmash
The last heir of the Karmash tribe recollects his now-forgotten ancestral traditions. He wanders through fragmented memories of his past, his lineage, and the city, which is slowly fading into the ruins of his consciousness. A portrait of a man on the verge of familial madness. Directed by Aleem Bukhar country of origin: Pakistan languages:…
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
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
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
Attock
In Attock, a small town in Pakistan, a 10‑year‑old boy returns home from school only to discover that his beloved pet pigeon has been eaten by his father, who believed it would help treat his illness, Bell’s palsy. Heartbroken and feeling betrayed, the boy wanders outside, climbs to the rooftop, and drifts into sleep. When…
Alif Bay Pay
A woman teaches a ghost classroom as she struggles to find a word in the Urdu language for the crime that has been taking place for decades. Directed by JAVARIA WASEEM country of origin: Pakistan languages: Urdu genre: Experimental, Drama
A Better Place
After being abandoned by her mother on a bus stop in the city of Seoul, 7-year old Jia has nowhere to go. As the night gets darker, she sees light in a stranger, an illegal South Asian immigrant stuck in South Korea after unsuccessfully performing “Donkey Flight”. The unlikely pair survives the night by forming…