Faiz: Poet in Troubled Times

Synopsis
Looks at the development of modern politics in Pakistan through the eyes of its premier poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz who died in 1984. The story is told through interviews, poems, songs and cinema clips.
Language
English
Country
Pakistan
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 52 min.
Year of production
1986
Availability
Out of Distribution
Uses
Asian studies.*
Subjects
English language and literature; Politics & government
Keywords
Faiz, Faiz Ahmed (1912-1984); Pakistan; poetry; politics

Credits

Director
Faris Kermani
Producer
H O Nazareth

Production Company

Name

Penumbra Productions Ltd

Sponsor

Name

Channel Four Television

Phone
071-396 4444
Address
LONDON
SW1P 2TX

Distributor

Name

Penumbra Productions Ltd

Email
nazpenumbra@compuserve.com
Address
Flat 1, 80 Brondesbury Road
London
NW6 6RX

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