5 Edhi documentaries you must watch to honour his life's work
Edhi sahab may be no more but his name will remain etched in the hearts of people till the end of time
Edhi sahab may be no more but his name will remain etched in the hearts of people till the end of time.
Edhi sahab may be no more but his name will remain etched in the hearts of people till the end of time.
Although everyone's heard of him, a few fortunate individuals had the opportunity to document the great man's life, allowing us to truly understand and appreciate the message Edhi sahab set out to spread.
Here are five documentaries that you must watch in order to know him better. And maybe in the process you will end up picking a few lessons from the founder of Pakistan’s largest welfare organisation.
1. The Kingdom of Mister Edhi
Written and directed by Amélie Saillez in 2011, this documentary is a fly-on-the-wall portrait of the conditions of women in Pakistan. As seen through the eyes and work of a fascinating married couple: Abdul Sattar Edhi and his wife Bilquis Edhi, the short film sheds light on the lives of the two individuals.
This film crosses the threshold of this uniquely chaotic organisation along with the disenfranchised Pakistanis seeking a social safety net where none officially exists, revealing an insider's perspective.
The documentary also entered in the International Festival of Audio Visual Programs (FIPA) of France, where it won the FIPA’s D’Argent special prize in France.
Celebrities mourn as Pakistan's famed philanthropist Edhi dies
2. These Birds Walk
Directed by Omar Mullick and Bassam Tariq, this 2013 documentary follows the story of a runaway boy, whose life hangs on one critical question: where is home? The streets, an orphanage, or with the family he fled in the first place? Simultaneously heart-wrenching and life-affirming.
These Birds Walk documents the struggles of these wayward street children and the samaritans like the Edhi Foundation looking out for them in this ethereal and inspirational story of resilience.
The film was premiered at South by Southwest 2013 and was also screened in theaters across the US.
https://youtu.be/UaLSrOvHo_Q
https://youtu.be/bITBfeJbBSc
3. Chiragh
Filmmaker Naziha Mehmood's documentary Chiragh (The Lamp) paid tribute to the services of Abdul Sattar Edhi.
Edhi Sahab himself was present at the screening at the Arts Council in Karachi on November 15 last year. He was also accompanied by Swiss Consul General, Emil Wyss.
The documentary serves as an eye-opener to the world as it tells viewers how a terror-struck country like Pakistan wouldn’t have survived without the unconditional services provided by the Edhi Foundation.
https://youtu.be/_dxcHvwXJS0
10 Abdul Sattar Edhi quotes that will leave you inspired for life
4. Seerat
Seerat is a documentary series that explores the lives and values of various Pakistanis who find themselves in tough situations. Ali Kapadia created this free online series in collaboration with Azad Film Productions for all of us to learn from perhaps the greatest Pakistani who ever lived.
In the part four of the series, Edhi Sahab reveals how, "Ambulance is a necessity for everyone's troubles," and how he used to "envy Red Cross."
He also highlights how, "Capitalists are destroying honesty by tax evasion and Zakat theft."
https://youtu.be/10bsPB_CkGQ
Pakistan mourns Abdul Sattar Edhi's death
5. Mein Houn Pakistan
This Black Box Sounds production starts with Edhi Sahab's haunting words, "I am a faqir, people think I am a mystic."
"Let them say it. From Siachin to all the way to NagarParkar, there are centers all across Pakistan. Home for homeless."
"No race, no religion, just humanity. I am Abdul Sattar Edhi and I am Pakistan."
The documentary highlights how Pakistan's greatest philanthropist was serving humanity without any discrimination.
https://youtu.be/AfKn2vUiQuc
We hope there are many more documentaries to come.
Although everyone's heard of him, a few fortunate individuals had the opportunity to document the great man's life, allowing us to truly understand and appreciate the message Edhi sahab set out to spread.
Here are five documentaries that you must watch in order to know him better. And maybe in the process you will end up picking a few lessons from the founder of Pakistan’s largest welfare organisation.
1. The Kingdom of Mister Edhi
Written and directed by Amélie Saillez in 2011, this documentary is a fly-on-the-wall portrait of the conditions of women in Pakistan. As seen through the eyes and work of a fascinating married couple: Abdul Sattar Edhi and his wife Bilquis Edhi, the short film sheds light on the lives of the two individuals.
This film crosses the threshold of this uniquely chaotic organisation along with the disenfranchised Pakistanis seeking a social safety net where none officially exists, revealing an insider's perspective.
The documentary also entered in the International Festival of Audio Visual Programs (FIPA) of France, where it won the FIPA’s D’Argent special prize in France.
Celebrities mourn as Pakistan's famed philanthropist Edhi dies
2. These Birds Walk
Directed by Omar Mullick and Bassam Tariq, this 2013 documentary follows the story of a runaway boy, whose life hangs on one critical question: where is home? The streets, an orphanage, or with the family he fled in the first place? Simultaneously heart-wrenching and life-affirming.
These Birds Walk documents the struggles of these wayward street children and the samaritans like the Edhi Foundation looking out for them in this ethereal and inspirational story of resilience.
The film was premiered at South by Southwest 2013 and was also screened in theaters across the US.
https://youtu.be/UaLSrOvHo_Q
https://youtu.be/bITBfeJbBSc
3. Chiragh
Filmmaker Naziha Mehmood's documentary Chiragh (The Lamp) paid tribute to the services of Abdul Sattar Edhi.
Edhi Sahab himself was present at the screening at the Arts Council in Karachi on November 15 last year. He was also accompanied by Swiss Consul General, Emil Wyss.
The documentary serves as an eye-opener to the world as it tells viewers how a terror-struck country like Pakistan wouldn’t have survived without the unconditional services provided by the Edhi Foundation.
https://youtu.be/_dxcHvwXJS0
10 Abdul Sattar Edhi quotes that will leave you inspired for life
4. Seerat
Seerat is a documentary series that explores the lives and values of various Pakistanis who find themselves in tough situations. Ali Kapadia created this free online series in collaboration with Azad Film Productions for all of us to learn from perhaps the greatest Pakistani who ever lived.
In the part four of the series, Edhi Sahab reveals how, "Ambulance is a necessity for everyone's troubles," and how he used to "envy Red Cross."
He also highlights how, "Capitalists are destroying honesty by tax evasion and Zakat theft."
https://youtu.be/10bsPB_CkGQ
Pakistan mourns Abdul Sattar Edhi's death
5. Mein Houn Pakistan
This Black Box Sounds production starts with Edhi Sahab's haunting words, "I am a faqir, people think I am a mystic."
"Let them say it. From Siachin to all the way to NagarParkar, there are centers all across Pakistan. Home for homeless."
"No race, no religion, just humanity. I am Abdul Sattar Edhi and I am Pakistan."
The documentary highlights how Pakistan's greatest philanthropist was serving humanity without any discrimination.
https://youtu.be/AfKn2vUiQuc
We hope there are many more documentaries to come.