Pakistani filmmaker wins gold medal at New York Festivals
Flight of the Falcons is about an extraordinary teacher who runs a school in Gujranwala
Riffat Arif shares her riveting story through award winning Flight of the Falcons PHOTO: THENEWS
A film by Pakistani director Shehzad Hameed won the Gold Medal in the 'Best Documentary: Community Portraits' category at the New York Festivals held last week.
If these before and after photos of acid attack victim don’t move you, nothing ever will
Flight of the Falcons is a story about a brave teacher, Riffat Arif (also known as Sister Zeph) who runs a school in Gujranwala. The film highlights the battle against child marriage, physical punishment and societal pressures on women who want to educate themselves.
The documentary has led Sister Zeph and her cause to recieve global recognition and she has been contacted by the Malala Fund for assistance.
National identity : Exhibition tries to promote intercultural understanding
You can watch the full documentary here.
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If these before and after photos of acid attack victim don’t move you, nothing ever will
Flight of the Falcons is a story about a brave teacher, Riffat Arif (also known as Sister Zeph) who runs a school in Gujranwala. The film highlights the battle against child marriage, physical punishment and societal pressures on women who want to educate themselves.
The documentary has led Sister Zeph and her cause to recieve global recognition and she has been contacted by the Malala Fund for assistance.
National identity : Exhibition tries to promote intercultural understanding
You can watch the full documentary here.
Have something to say about this story? Share it in the comments.