Discoveries from Pakistan World Cinema

Aarya leaves her family in the city to pursue her passion for the arts. She is gifted a red scarf, and is haunted by a Churail; a demonic and malevolent South Asian Witch.

3 children now have a task of defeating babe balm who is rising again.

light comedy depicting prevalent social evils, general apathy of people and resolve of some to fight improve the life and surrounding around them.

Ruposh is a passionate and soul-stirring tale of romance that perfectly embodies the agonizing pain suffered in love. As the feeling of love slowly escalates into obsession, sorrow and grief are destined to follow.

Immerse yourself in the extraordinary decade-long journey of bringing traditional 2D animation to life in a place where such a dream once seemed nearly impossible. From the inception of Mano Animation Studios in Karachi to the international collaborations that shaped the project, “The Making of 'The Glassworker'” features insightful interviews with the dedicated team, both in Pakistan and abroad.

A film about the Indian government's atrocities in the Indian occupied valley of Kashmir, and the Kashmiri struggle for independence.

A secret agent named, Zarrar (Shahid) has gone rouge after his homeland. With time running out, Zarrar must act fast in terminating the greatest threat Pakistan has come up against since its inception.

By the director of Goorkund

Ten-year old Myra is forced to walk home alone, dodging men harassing her on the streets of Lahore. Soon things escalate in this thriller where a sinister turn quietly awaits her.

The experiment on the boy is connected with a book in which whatever will be written will happen.

A boy who dreams of becoming the next Shahid Afridi finds himself down on his luck when the only club he ever knew goes bankrupt.

Umar Sharif, now an international success after his recent perfomances in India & Dubai, proves once again why he is the best when it comes to stage comedies.

A genre blend of action sequences with romance and drama, centering on the character Yusuf Khan, described as navigating power, love and vengeance.

A mother and her two daughters fight to protect their home.

A 13 year-old medium with ulterior motives soon finds herself in danger when a séance goes wrong.

Shahid is betrayed by his wife who ran away from him at the 1st night of their wedding and after this he becomes a loner and alcoholic.

It's the story of a young couple struggling with challenges of life. Both are aggressive and follow their own thoughts which affect their relationship. Their reunion becomes complicated gradually.

A poor man decide to clear the city from gamblers & drug dealers.

Under the guise of a major book deal, an expat ghostwriter returns to Karachi, facing the friends and family he abandoned ten years ago.

A devout Muslim who writes, composes, and even records hymns praising the Prophet, Muhammad Rahat Khawaja is a respected elderly man who works in real estate and takes care of his bedridden wife. One day, he attends the wedding of a friend's son, where he inadvertently shows off a dance in front of his friends and family. His dance gets recorded and then uploaded to all social media platforms, which then also gets broadcasted on television. And chaos begins to ensue in his quiet life. Other than his wife, no one else in the world understands Rahat's circumstances. His daughters and neighbors criticize him, his friends turn their backs on him

There only 12% human population left on earth and remaining is getting killed by a half human half robot Machine B4.

A Psychiatrist who comes to an asylum where illegal experiments are held, tries to help a patient get out of there and ends up in a ward himself.

Aarya leaves her family in the city to pursue her passion for the arts. She is gifted a red scarf, and is haunted by a Churail; a demonic and malevolent South Asian Witch.

Set in a 1900s Pashtun village, this tragic short film follows the lives of Sher Alam and Memoona, whose marriage is rooted in a long-standing childhood promise. While their life begins with quiet affection, the peace is shattered by the poison of jealousy and local rumors. When an innocent interaction is twisted into a scandal by a resentful friend, Sher Alam is consumed by suspicion and the crushing pressure of social "honor". His inability to trust leads to a final, devastating decision that destroys their lives and leaves a haunting legacy in the mountains

Shahid is betrayed by his wife who ran away from him at the 1st night of their wedding and after this he becomes a loner and alcoholic.

In Karachi, three women from a shelter home — an orderly, a nurse, and a guard — venture into the outside world for a day to confront their families and a society that has failed them.

"Razakar" is a period drama set in pre-Bangladesh-separation Pakistan, exploring the political tensions of the time. The story follows Jamal, an aspiring Bengali actor, as he grapples with the challenges posed by his uncompromising director, mirroring the larger socio-political conflicts unfolding around them. Through personal struggles and political subtext, the film raises poignant questions about identity and division.

Rabia, a ten-year-old Pakistani girl sets out to find why her only school in the village is closed. This fable is a ghost story with a tinge of magical-realism that explores corruption from a child's perspective.

Razi and Maima split up after he marries a second wife Phool. Maima goes to Hong Kong where she has a son, Zain who proceeds to fall in love with Chand, who happens to be Razi's daughter with his second wife. Along the way Babu Baral, Zameen and Imran get involved in this lighthearted comedy.

Zafar, a troubled man ensnared in a drug deal, is arrested and taken to a police station. While in custody, he reflects on his life choices and their devastating impact on his younger sister. Through a poignant letter to her, Zafar confronts his regrets, exploring themes of guilt, betrayal, and redemption. As he navigates judgment from both society and himself, he seeks a path to reclaim his humanity and make amends.

A story of love and social barriers, featuring the hit pairing of Aslam Pervaiz and Jameela Razzaq. The film is celebrated for its soulful music by Master Inayat Hussain and marks the final peak of Aslam Pervaiz's career as a romantic hero.

Dum Mastam follows the course of romance between childhood sweethearts Aliya and Bao. Heady with love and dreams of a happily-ever-after, the young couple also holds onto their individual dreams of a flourishing career in the music industry.

A newly married couple moves in next door to a mysterious, dysfunctional couple.

A story of a middle class guy, passionate about becoming an actor and prove his worthiness to his family. Ditching a job interview as a favor from a father to his son, the story leads to new endeavors.

In the 1990s in a lower middle-class Karachi neighbourhood, two teenage brothers, Mazhar and Fakhar, try to fast-track their growth to appear cooler. In their pursuit, they attempt to watch an adult film on VCR.

Maula Jat tells the true story of it's eponymous hero's blood feud with the local "gunda" Nuri Nath.

On a daily university van ride, two strangers exchange nothing but silent glances and louder thoughts. As days pass, their unspoken bond grows - until the silence becomes the story.

When Marjaan's grandmother passes away without getting the family tree she always dreamed of, Marjaan learns there is more to family than the tangible. It is the little things that join them together.

After the death of the family's matriarch, her husband and son must confront not only the corruption in society around them but the corruption within themselves.

A psychological thriller exploring the fragile boundary between perception and reality, where characters confront their inner demons and moral conflicts while navigating suspense-driven events that challenge identity, truth, and human nature.

Young take of a girl breaking chains out of her early child marriage to pursue a dream of becoming a makeup artist.

The story of a woman who confessed her greatness after the great struggle and sacrifices proved to be an ideal mother and wife.

When a protective father loses his daughter while playing in the garden he ends up travelling through time to find her.

A man who has devoted his life to the Kashmir struggle attempts to pass his vision along to the younger generation.

The law, meant to bind society, can become a suffocating cage. A 'fugitive,' in legal terms, is one who breaks free. But not all who flee are criminals. Some are victims, driven to desperate measures by the very system designed to protect them. When the privileged wield their wealth and influence to twist the law, they ensnare the innocent in a web of injustice. Forced to choose between captivity and escape, they become labeled 'fugitives.' 'Fugitive' (Mafroor) confronts this reality, exploring the social injustice that transforms the innocent into outlaws.

Captain Tom Rowland and Commissioner X are sent to Pakistan to destroy the Red Tigers gang, responsible for smuggling drugs from Afghanistan into the United States.

A devout Muslim who writes, composes, and even records hymns praising the Prophet, Muhammad Rahat Khawaja is a respected elderly man who works in real estate and takes care of his bedridden wife. One day, he attends the wedding of a friend's son, where he inadvertently shows off a dance in front of his friends and family. His dance gets recorded and then uploaded to all social media platforms, which then also gets broadcasted on television. And chaos begins to ensue in his quiet life. Other than his wife, no one else in the world understands Rahat's circumstances. His daughters and neighbors criticize him, his friends turn their backs on him

A glowing space ship that arrives in the middle of the forest near a village in Pakistan and a glowing figure appears and follows a terrified girl Hina and assume the appearance of a young man he happens to view in a framed portrait.He is greeted with open arms by the villagers and especially by Hina because of his new appearance that is of Shaani,but they know nothing about reality.

Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) are people who hold a public function and as a result, present higher risks of being involved in bribery or corruption. Offshore leaks have revealed repeatedly that PEPs use British finance and British offshore jurisdictions to launder their wealth, hide their wealth and re-invest it into the global financial system. London is the place where they buy property, where they take legal action against their critics and where they live when they fall from grace. But what happens when a developing country fights back and attempts to get Britain to return the money that it claims has been stolen? Watch Behind Closed Doors and find out.

A poor woman dies due to her son's inability to provide necessary treatment, leading to him becoming a thief and falling in love with a girl.

The film is based on the expedition of mountaineer Muhammad Ali Sadpara to K2 in Pakistan, which cost him his life in 2021 at the age of 45. The film opens with him passing the bottleneck with his companions, successfully climbing it, and then returning when he is caught in an avalanche or storm and ultimately loses his life. As his life fades from memory, the film shifts to flashbacks as he recalls the events of his life.

Laiqa, pigeon enthusiast, lives with aunt Shaista. Shahrukh, neighbor, struggling poet, sends Laiqa a love letter through Lucky, her favorite pigeon but Lucky drops it to Shaista instead, leading hilarious turn of events.

The story of Nisar Ahmed Khan, told through his children and the people he served, a spiritual guide whose followers still visit his tomb on his birth and death anniversaries. And alongside how his family spends a few days at the village keeping his traditions alive.

Mangti (1961) is a Pakistani Punjabi drama film directed by Ashraf Khan and released on May 26, 1961. The film stars Bahar Begum, Aslam Pervaiz, and Sultan Rahi, featuring music by Saif Chughtai

A school teacher becomes a viral sensation overnight when she accidentally unleashes her unabashed opinions on social media. This newfound fame comes with its own challenges as she has to navigate archaic mindsets and secret identities

A rich heiress who falls in love with a man who is not as financially stable as herself. When former love interests make an appearance, the new lovers face challenges.

When a young woman’s father wants her to marry within her caste, she elopes with the man she is in love with. But eloping comes with its own struggles and with their parents right on their tail, will everything work out?

A poor man decide to clear the city from gamblers & drug dealers.