August 2008
For those who have been following the recent slow but promising trend of indie films from Pakistan, watching Mehreen Jabbar's feature-length debut, Ramchand Pakistani, is a thrilling experience. Recently released in Pakistan, the film premiered earlier this year at the Tribecca Film Festival in NYC then played at the Seattle International Film Festival and the Osian's Cinefan Film Festival in New Dehli. It is perhaps only the second Pakistani feature to make it to major international film festivals.
The first was of course the much-celebrated Khamosh Pani (Silent Waters) of 2003. And for those of us who have since been patiently awaiting another quality film by a Pakistani director, Mehreen Jabbar has just provided a reason for excitement. Ramchand Pakistani is skillfully directed, beautifully shot, well acted and offers a moving sound track.
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