Private Project

The Stitch

"The Stitch" is set near the LOC (Line of Control - not a recognized international boundary but a de facto border between India and Pakistan) in Baramulla/Uri, towards the extreme north of Kashmir. The film takes us into the life of a nine- year old girl, who takes respite in drawing despite the fact that to fulfil her little aspirations like going to school, she has to navigate difficult geographical terrains and occasionally a curfew or a crossfire. By zooming into the microcosm of the girl's life, this short film endeavors to portray the larger story of Kashmir and the negotiations the people in any contested territory have to make in order to deal with the fissures in their geographical and personal identities. As a conscious act of resistance against the infidelity of language, there are no dialogues in the film.

  • Asiya Zahor
    Director
  • Asiya Zahoor
    Writer
  • Sohana Shah
    Key Cast
    "No Name "
  • Asiya Zahoor
    Producer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Taeb
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 50 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 1, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    800 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Asiya Zahor

Asiya Zahoor, the director of the film teaches literature in Baramulla. She writes poetry and occasionally experiments with the visual medium. The film has brought together a group of people with an urge to tell their story. These are mostly students from Baramulla with an exception of the musician, Ghulam Hassan, who plays rabab after a day’s toil of sweeping the Baramulla college. We are all proud newbies!

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