Watch Today's Festival: PAKISTAN Short Film Festival
When Idols Rust, 9min.,
Directed by Momin Shehzad
A solitary pilgrim drifts into a forgotten temple, where twisted entities embody humanity’s most primal fears. As he moves deeper into the ruins, each confrontation becomes a descent into the darkest corners of the human psyche.
The Reminders, 11min.
Directed by Sehar Ijaz
The Reminder is a poignant short film exploring the hidden impact of parental separation and domestic conflict on a child’s mental health. Elle is 12 years old.
Retaliation, 10min.
Directed by Syed Salman Shah
A vengeful son mourning his father’s murder finds his closest friend turning grief into a deadly game. Targeting the corrupt officials responsible, he manipulates innocent people into becoming killers to serve his twisted vision of justice. As the violence spirals out of control, the son must decide whether to stop him or be consumed by the very revenge he once sought.
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Tussle, 24min.
Directed by Syed Asad Raza Abidi
A fisherman survives a deadly boat incident with a mysterious golden pocket watch that grants wishes, but at a steep cost. As a police officer seeks to revive his son, he discovers the dark power of the watch, leading to devastating consequences.
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Khalish, 31min.
Directed by Abdullah Husain
Khalish - a feeling of emptiness with an unknown cause. In the busy metropolitan city of Karachi, a common man yearns for love as he wanders for his purpose in life
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