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One of a Kind 2023
Wakhri Review: Works as a PSA, Falls Short as a Film
Screened at LIFF, Iram Parveen Bilal's Wakhri has its heart in the right place, yet it brings nothing new to the screen. Inspired by the infamous ‘honour killing’ case of Pakistani influencer Qandeel Baloch, the film shies away from exploring this part of the story. It tackles patriarchy and the dichotomy of male gaze, which objectifies and shames women while also pitting them against each other. Despite the compelling subject…
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Kalki 2898-AD 2024
A Great Step Towards Actual Pan-Indian Films
India has twelve major film industries, yet substantial collaboration across these industries is rare. Kalki 2898- AD may just have bridged these differences and could potentially unite our audiences. For this, Nag Ashwin deserves high praise.
Despite drawing heavily from Dune, Black Panther, Mad Max, and Halo among others, Kalki’s unique blend of Indian mythology with a dystopian sci-fi epic gives it a distinct feel. The first half has its shortcomings, but the…
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