OutSwing
Pakistani & Sports Shorts Night
This film is being shown as part of the incredible Pakistani & Sports Shorts Night at the DESIblitz Film Fusion festival on June 8, 2022, starting at 19:00.
Schedule
- A Journey Through Perseverance – 11 Mins
- One-Way Glass – 16 Mins
- Udaan Sitaron Ki – 13 Mins
- Darya Kay Iss Paar – 30 Mins
- OutSwing – 26 Mins
Filmmakers and talent from the UK and abroad to attend and participate in a Q&A discussion following the screenings.
Date:
May 5, 2022
Date:
Wednesday, June 8, 2022Time:
19:00Venue:
MAC Birmingham (Midlands Arts Centre), B12 9QHDirector:
Samar Minallah KhanCast:
Real PeopleDuration:
26 MinutesLanguage:
Pakistani Urdu/Pashto (with English subtitles)Certified:
PG - Parental Guidance (some scenes may be unsuitable for young children)UK PREMIERE
Synopsis
On the outskirts of Islamabad, internally displaced Pakhtuns have relocated from remote villages impacted by natural disasters and violent conflict.
When former professional cricketer Akhtar Zeb invites some of the neighbourhood girls to form a team, each of them gets a taste of the freedom and confidence that come from participating in sports, but they have to weigh the joy of playing against the expectations and deeply held cultural values of their families. Whether in the face of community condemnation or pressure from home, the girls struggle and sacrifice for the right to play.
Akhtar says Cricket is for those who have courage. It’s more than just a game. It’s a match that changes many lives.
DIRECTOR BIO
Since obtaining her MPhil in Anthropology and Development from the University of Cambridge, Samar Minallah Khan has been advocating for the rights of children and women through film.
She envisions her documentaries as a platform to amplify the voices of those who are seldom heard in society. Her films have led to policy changes in Pakistan.
POST-SCREENING Q&A
Samar Minallah Khan will attend and participate in a post-screening Q&A discussion.
