Private Project

GIRL IN THE RED BURQA

Set in the remote foothills of the Himalayas, the film is based on a true story. 'Shahbaz' is a young man born into the difficult life of a day laborer. His far from easy life is made decidedly more complicated when he runs into a beautiful girl from a big city. 'Armeena' belongs to a well to do family who’s bureaucrat father has been posted to this remote town for a few years. Every new secret meet up between Shahbaz and Armeena solidifies their unlikely connection. But love comes at a price. It cannot be accepted by those around them. The consequences could be dire.

  • Ammar Rasool
    Director
  • Ammar Rasool
    Writer
  • Casim Mahmood
    Producer
  • Ammar Rasool
    Producer
  • Anil Kareem
    Key Cast
  • Zoya Khan
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 26 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    October 5, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    300,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Pakistan
  • Country of Filming:
    Pakistan
  • Language:
    Urdu
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • FilmVillage Sales
    Sales Agent
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Ammar Rasool

Ammar is a Fulbright Scholar and a Dodge College Film Alumn. His short film KIngdom’s End was selected for the Cannes Short Film Corner in 2010. In the past he has served as the Executive Creative Director at Publicis. This is his first feature film.

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