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Bhai, a Pakistani short film, has been selected for screening at the Toronto International Film Festival. “In 2021, for the first time, I’m going to get to experience the festival as a filmmaker,” said director Hamza Bangash, sharing his previous experiences at the festival as a volunteer and an intern. “I’m over the moon to be presenting the last of my Pakistan-set short films here.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hamza Bangash (@hamzabang) Bhai is a story of two brothers who go out to celebrate Independence Day at a restaurant. The younger brother, who is autistic, has an episode while he is waiting for his older broth.
Dia (2018), 24 mins
As Mariam pursues a secret online romance in Pakistan, the lines between reality and fantasy begin to blur. Winner of the Audience Award at Locarno Shorts Week 2020.
Stray Dogs Come Out at Night (2020), 11 mins
Karachi, Pakistan. Iqbal, a migrant sex worker, cannot come to terms with his illness. He convinces his uncle to take a day trip to the beach, desperate for respite. The Arabian sea beckons. Wake up to the Trusted Mideast News source Mideast Daily News Email By subscribing, you agree to The Media Line terms of use and privacy policy.
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Zindagi Tamasha out of Oscars race
The Academy of Motion Pictures has announced the shortlists for nine categories including International Feature Film
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Zindagi Tamasha is out of the Oscars 2021 race.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlists for nine categories for the upcoming awards, reported
Variety. The categories and number of films include a documentary feature (15), documentary short subject (10), international feature (15), makeup and hairstyling (10), original score (15), original song (15), animated short film (10), live-action short film (10) and visual effects (10).
The shortlist voting concluded on February 5, and the remaining will move on to the official phase one voting, which will take place on March 5-9. The Oscar nominations will be announced on March 15, with the show scheduled to take place on April 25.