~ life
sketch
Aap Jaisa Koi Nahin ( A tribute to
Nazia Hassan )
Nazia Hassan's version of Westernized Urdu pop made
her an icon for young Asians across many continents.
She gave life to a fledgling pop industry in
Pakistan.
This film is a tribute to the renowned pop singer, the
private & graceful woman who died tragically young.
Her songs will be remembered
for many many years to come.
The film produced soon after Nazia's death, gives an
insight into the crooner's personality through interviews of
people close to her.
( 25 min: Urdu & English
)
~ legend
The Crocodiles of Mangho Pir ( A
famous myth of Sindh )
The story dates back to 900 years____ of a mystic
saint, & his pet crocodiles.
The settlers of this township who are of African
origin, have a strong belief in the miraculous powers of the saint & the
revered crocs near the shrine, believed to be the decendants of the saint's
pets.
( 15 min: English )
~ culture
Mela Basant Bahar ( The kite flying
festival )
"Basant ",The colourful kite flying festival of the
peasant, originated in the Punjab is not confined to the province
anymore.It has spread nationwide to become the
country's biggest cutural event.
The film traces the history of Basant from the
mughal period, down to Hazrat Amir Khusrau, Maharaja Ranjit
Singh & finally to the urbanites of Lahore.
( 25min : Urdu, Sindhi & English
)
~
environment
Once This Was My Home ( Sea intrusion of
land and rivers )
How a natural phenomemon has affected the lives and
livelihoods of the indigenous people of the province of Sindh. People are
forced to move out to unknown destinations in search of food, shelter
& livelihoods.
( 13min : Urdu , Sindhi & English
)
~
environment
Awaiting The Cranes' Return (
Disaster, degradation & development )
Badin, one of the country's richest areas in
natural reserves__ ironically has the poorest inhabitants.
Frequently struck by natural disasters & hardships
of the aftermath, the deprived people eagerly await God sent help through
NGO's & donations by multinational companies........hoping the "Cranes"
& prosperity will return soon.
( 18min : Urdu , Sindhi & English
)
hello
friends,
if you have an interest for screening
these films during festivals or special events & / OR distribution
through DVD's, then do write to me for more information & details
.
best
samina aslam
film maker
karachi
pakistan
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