Shot In Kashmir With Local Actors, Country Of Blind In Race For Oscars menafn.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from menafn.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Fazel Ahad Ahadi, a renowned Afghani poet, playwright and screenwriter, is no stranger to harrowing tales. He’d survived decades of grinding wars, remarkably managing to establish himself as an artist
In 1904, WG Wells crafted a tale where Nunez discovers the Andean valley inhabited by blind people. Despite having sight, Nunez falls for Medina Sarote, rejected by her blind father. The story navigates Nunez's dilemma between two worlds – love or his own. Now, the film adaptation, "Country of Blind," shot in Kashmir, garners acclaim for its storyline and performances, vying for an Oscar nomination. Led by Hina Khan, the cast includes Kashmiri artists. Director Rahat Kazmi expresses pride, and the film enters the Oscars library. Set in 18th-century Himalayas, the movie subtly addresses socio-economic issues, earning praise for its enchanting narrative.
Briefing December 31, 2023 - January 6, 2024 kashmirlife.net - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kashmirlife.net Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.