Documentary + Unsilencing Sabeen - Edinburgh Filmhouse Cinema

Filmmaker Sabiha Sumar, one of Pakistan’s most prominent documentarians and Indian actor Kalki Koechlin take an inspiring journey through India and Pakistan, uncovering the common humanity beyond the divisive political rhetoric, in an attempt to look at the people beneath the politics.

Sumara and Koechlin travel the two countries meeting people and asking questions aimed at addressing one fundamental concern: how did growing fundamentalism bring Pakistan and India to this dangerous threshold? 'Azmaish' is a film of economic, cultural and above all personal discovery, aimed at both identifying our similarities and celebrating our differences. The film promises to take you on a journey to understand two fascinating cultures in a way few others previously have.

PLUS SHORT Unsilencing Sabeen Anabelle Marshall • UK 2017 • 8m • Format TBC • 12A

Sabeen Mahmud, a leading human rights activist and social worker, was shot dead in Karachi in April 2015. Mahmud was recognised as one of the most courageous activists and a leading voice of Pakistan for numerable social causes. Unsilencing Sabeen seeks to capture her inspirational journey and explore the makings of one of the most important progressive voices.

Followed by a discussion with author/activist Amjad Ayub Mirza and award winning documentary filmmaker, Sana Bilgrami, hosted by Dr Alina Mirza, Festival Co-ordinator.

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