Balochi cinema
Balochi cinema | |
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No. of screens | 18 (2023) |
Main distributors | Various local distributors |
Balochi cinema refers to the Balochi-language film industry in Pakistan, Iran, and among the Baloch diaspora.[1]
History
The first Balochi feature film,
In 1989, the Iranian film
Re-emergence
"Imagine the premieres of local films taking place in Quetta and celebrities coming to the red carpet."
—Ayub Khoso (2016) on the opening of Weplex 3D multiplex in Quetta, hosting Pakistan's largest curved screen.[8]
In recent years, a younger generation of Baloch filmmakers has emerged in
In 2016, Ahsan Shah's Jaawar (Ongoing Situation), which focuses on the Lyari gang war, won the first prize at Bahrain's International Youth Creativity Awards.[11] The same year, Sawaad (Ocean) was screened at the Lok Virsa Museum in Islamabad.[4] An upcoming filmmaker is Haneef Shareef, who has directed popular hits such as Balaach, Manzil, Mani Pethaa Braath Nesth and Kareem from 2009 to 2014.[5] Other recent Balochi films include Jageen, Ganjen Gwadar, Rahdarbar, Aadenk, Zoorak, Betach, Drandeh, Karwaan, Hankain, Maath, Bemuraad, Begowaah, Pendok 2, Yaghi and Showanag.[5]
Balochistan has served as a filming location or subject of portrayal in multiple
In Iran, Balochi theatre is in its infancy stage and is concentrated mainly in
Sangat by Sami Sarang was Pakistan's first Balochi film released after decades in August 2017. In 2018 Zaraab (Heat Haze) by Dj Jaan Al Balushi won several awards. In 2020 the movie Doda was released in Karachi Art Festival.[15][16]
See also
References
- ^ ISBN 9780557328376.
- ISBN 9780195778175.
- ^ a b c d e f g Rehman, Zia-ur (5 May 2016). "A new lease of life for Balochi cinema?". The News. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- ^ a b "Films best way to promote native languages says Dr Fauzia". The Patriot. 20 February 2016. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- ^ a b c Baloch, Yasmeen (3 April 2016). "Balochi Film Industry". Balochistan Voices. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
- ^ a b "Cinemas in Pakistan". Mazhar.dk (courtesy of Daily Khabrain Online). Archived from the original on 18 February 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-05.
- ^ a b Mastoi, Irshad (22 September 2010). "Cinemas in Quetta face extinction". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- ^ a b c Ansari, Hasan (24 February 2016). "Quetta's first multiplex to have the biggest curved screen in Pakistan". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- ^ "Film on Balochistan to shed light on 'dirty war'". The News. 14 November 2013. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- ^ Ansari, Hasan (21 September 2014). "Calling the curtain on Lyari Film Festival". Express Tribune. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- ^ "Lyari filmmaker wins first prize at Bahrain's International Youth Creativity Awards". The Express Tribune. 11 May 2016. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- ^ Hasan, Mehreen (6 June 2015). "5 things you need to know about Jami's upcoming film Moor". Dawn. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- ^ Zaidan, Ahmad (9 January 2012). "Balochistan: Pakistan's other war". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
- ^ Achakzai, Abdul Malik (16 December 2015). "In Quetta, terrorism and extremism take a heavy toll on cinema industry". News Lens. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
- ^ "Balochistan's first contemporary film Sangat to hit cinemas soon". 5 August 2017.
- ^ "Is Pakistani film experiencing a revival?".