Silent Waters

Synopsis

The first feature by Pakistani independent documentary filmmaker Sabiha Sumar, is an intense and rare cinematic perspective of the political evolution of Pakistan, the advent of fundamentalism and the fragile rights of ordinary women.

Country

Switzerland; Germany; Finland; France; Pakistan

Year of release

2006

Year of production

2003

Documentation

Accompanying illustrated booklet containing essays, details on the historical background of the film, director’s note, interview with Sabiha Sumar, and a biography

Subjects

Development studies; Politics & government; Film Studies

Keywords

feature films; foreign language films; Pakistan; religious fundamentalism; women’s rights; political issues

Credits

Director

Sabiha Sumar

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£19.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

95 minutes

Year

2006

Distributor

Name

BFI Video

Email

video.films@bfi.org.uk

Web

http://www.bfi.org.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7957 8957

Fax

020 7957 8968

Address

21 Stephen Street
London
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