High Heels

In a neon-drenched cityscape, High Heels unravels the morally complex collision of two cunning individuals. Dolly, a sharp-witted full-time nurse and part-time sex worker, straddles two contrasting worlds with calculated precision. One night, she arrives at a hotel to fulfill a wealthy doctor’s peculiar fantasy — a request that soon spirals into chaos.

The doctor, a man of prestige and hidden depravity, indulges in a reckless night of gambling with shady companions. When he loses a high-stakes bet, with Dolly as the prize, his refusal to comply sparks a violent altercation. Left bloodied and unconscious, he becomes a pawn in a power play he no longer controls.

Dolly, ever resourceful, steps in to treat his wounds, not out of compassion but as a means to maintain control. As dawn breaks, the doctor awakens to find himself at the mercy of a woman he underestimated. A silent yet charged battle of wits ensues, exposing the hypocrisy of societal facades and the blurred lines of power and morality.

High Heels is a gripping tale of survival, identity, and quiet triumph, culminating in a resolute finale as Dolly walks away, her composure and resilience towering above the wreckage left behind.

  • Hamza Akhtar
    Director
  • Hamza Akhtar
    Writer
  • Hamza Akhtar
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    May 30, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    1,072 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Pakistan
  • Country of Filming:
    Pakistan
  • Language:
    Urdu
  • Shooting Format:
    4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director - Hamza Akhtar