Private Project

BARZAKH

A middle aged woman named Pakeeza (Pako) serving as a nurse in the gynaecology department of a government hospital is fighting her case of Khula (when woman demands divorce) against her husband. It’s been more than a year since her case is being dragged in the court, meanwhile her chronic illness (Endometriosis) spirals and she is advised to get a hysterectomy (removal of uterus) by her doctors. She being a married woman is legally not in the position to make this decision for herself without the consent of her husband. Pakeeza desires to be a mother but her inability to reproduce because of her condition and being a gyne nurse herself, assisting women in labour, keeps her in a constant state of predicament and wretchedness of her unmet desire.

  • Moiz Tirmizi
    Director
  • Moiz Tirmizi
    Writer
  • Moiz Tirmizi
    Producer
  • Iman Shahid
    Key Cast
    "Pakeeza"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    30 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    January 21, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    345 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Pakistan
  • Country of Filming:
    Pakistan
  • Language:
    Urdu
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - National College of Arts Lahore
  • Travelling film SouthAsia festival
    Lahore
    Pakistan
    September 22, 2023
    Pakistan Premiere
Director - Moiz Tirmizi