Breaking borders: Moor makes it to India!

After great success at Busan and an Oscar submission, the highly acclaimed film is set to screen across the border


Entertainment Desk October 23, 2015
After great success at Busan and an Oscar submission, the highly acclaimed film is set to screen across the border.

As Shiv Sena continues to threaten Pakistani talent, one Pakistani film takes a daring jump and crosses the border to mesmerise Indian audiences.

After creating waves at the 20th Busan International Film Festival and being selected by the Pakistani Academy Selection Committee to be considered for the Oscars, Moor is gearing up for its screening at the Goa Film Festival.

Moor submitted for Oscar consideration

Co-producer of the film's international version, Hasan Zaidi, confirmed the news to The Express Tribune. However, it is yet to be seen if the film will also be commercially released in India. "We are working on distribution," Zaidi said.

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The film is also expected to have a premiere in the UAE soon:
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Moor magic: When Busan echoed with Pakistan Zindabad

Directed by Jami, Moor depicts the decline of Balochistan’s railway system, and the characters behind it. It was released across the country on August 14, 2015.

Shortly after, the Pakistani Academy Selection Committee selected Moor to be submitted for Oscar consideration in the ‘Foreign Language Film Award’ category.

Review: Moor power to Pakistani cinema

This was followed by three shows at the 20th Busan International Film Festival which ended with echoes of 'Pakistan Zindabad' as the film managed to impress the international audience.

Pakistani ambassador receives a signed poster from the lead actors and director of the film. PHOTO: PUBLICITY

Here's to more success for Moor and Pakistani cinema!

COMMENTS (1)

Lord of the Ring | 8 years ago | Reply indian movies are released across Pakistan against Pakistani movies yet nobody protests. While a single Pakistani movie being shown to a select number of people is a major news. What a joke.
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