Three-day art film festival to open at NAPA from Oct 20

Festival to host selection of 28 films, showcasing talents of both domestic and international filmmakers


Our Correspondent October 13, 2023
The festival’s programme encompasses a wide array of 28 films from various countries. PHOTO: EXPRESS

KARACHI:

An exciting art festival featuring a diverse collection of short and feature films is set to captivate audiences at the National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) from October 20.

The three-day festival will host a selection of 28 films, showcasing the talents of both domestic and international filmmakers, said Juniad Zuberi, NAPA CEO, during a press conference. NAPA has partnered with Gandhara Independent Films for this grand cinematic event, which is slated to run from October 20 to 22.

The festival’s programme encompasses a wide array of 28 films from various countries, all thoughtfully curated with English subtitles to ensure accessibility to a global audience. The selection also features a collection of short films from Pakistan.

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Among the festival’s highlights is the screening of the iconic Pakistani feature film ‘Aina,’ directed by Nazarul Salaam in 1977. Moreover, ‘Madari,’ a film released just a year ago and featuring NAPA graduates, will also be a highlight of the festival’s lineup.

The festival will also offer a window into the world of music with the documentary ‘Sound of Sufi’ and a production by the Sindh Culture Department titled ‘Mai Bakhtawar.’

The festival will include special sessions, including a meet-and-greet with the legendary actress Mumtaz from the past, a panel discussion featuring renowned actress Beo Zafar, and a screening of ‘12 Hours’ by Sahabzade Emeri Ahmed Mirza.

The festival will culminate with a mesmerising Qawwali performance.

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