Saawan (Urdu: ساون) is a 2017 Pakistani drama film directed by Farhan Alam and produced and written by Mashood Qadri under the production banner of Kalakar Entertainments. The film is based on a true story of a disabled child, who faced difficulties in the deserts of Pakistan.[2] The film stars Saleem Mairaj, Syed Karam Abbas, Arif Bahalim, Najiba Faiz and Imran Aslam in the lead roles. The other cast includes Tipu Sharif, Hafeez Ali, Sehrish Qadri, Sohail Malik, Shahid Niazmi, Muhammad Abbas, Danial Yunus, Mehek Zulfiqar and Syed Muhammad Ali. A special appearance is made by Lt. Gen. S. A. A. Najmi (R).[3] It was selected as the Pakistani entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.[4][5]
| Saawan | |
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| ساون | |
| Directed by | Farhan Alam |
| Written by | Mashood Qadri |
| Produced by | Mashood Qadri Asma Qadri |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Farhan Alam |
| Edited by | Aseem Sinha |
| Music by | Emir Işılay |
Production company | Kalakar Films |
| Distributed by | Geo Films |
Release date |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Plot
editThe film tells the story of a disabled child, who is up against all kinds of obstacles and cruelty.[6]
Cast
edit- Saleem Mairaj as Child abductor
- Syed Karam Abbas as Sawan
- Arif Bahalim as Jishar
- Najiba Faiz as Arzoo
- Imran Aslam as News reporter
- Tipu Sharif
- Hafeez Ali
- Sehrish Qadri as Sana
- Sohail Malik as Sardar Ghazwaan
- Shahid Niazmi as Zakir
- Muhammad Abbas as Rehmat
- Danial Yunus as Mirzaad
- Mehek Zulfiqar
- Syed Muhammad Ali as Humbal
- Lt. Gen. S. A. A. Najmi (R)
- Liam as Tripod dog
Production
editThe official trailer of the film was released in early March 2016.[7][8] The film was shot in the Balochistan and Northern region of Pakistan in Quetta district, Ziarat district, Gilgit-Baltistan and Shigar.[9]
Release
editThe film is scheduled for release in 2017 in Pakistan as well as United Arab Emirates, United States, United Kingdom and India under the production banner of Kalakar Films.[10] Rehmat K Fazli, the head of Geo Films in an Interview confirmed that film will release in late September 2017.[6]
Home media
editSaawan was made available for streaming on Netflix.
Awards
editThe film won 'Best Foreign Language Feature Film' award at the Madrid International Film Festival 2017, Saawan has also been selected at the Social World Film Festival, Italy, where it is nominated for Best Film, Best Director and special prize of the critics award.[11]
The film won 'Best Film' and 'Best Director' with Farhan Alam at the Social World Film Festival 2017 in Naples,Italy.[12][13][14][15]
The film won "Best Film' and 'Best Musical Score' at the Salento International Film Festival 2017
| Award | Category/Recipient(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Galaxy Lollywood Awards | Best Film | Nominated |
| Farhan Alam - Best Director | Nominated | |
| Mashood Qadri - Best Story | Nominated | |
| Saleem Mairaj - Best Actor In A Negative Role | Nominated | |
| Pakistan International Film Festival | Farhan Alam - Best Director | Nominated |
| Syed Karam Abbas - Best Male Debut | Nominated |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Pakistani movie 'Saawan' impresses all at Madrid film festival". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
- ^ Jawaid, Wajiha (25 December 2015). "Farhan Alam's 'Saawan' carries a message of hope for disabled kids". Retrieved 11 August 2017.
- ^ "Saawan Is A "quest For Survival" Against All Odds". The News International. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
- ^ "Pak Selection Committee nominates 'Saawan' for Oscar". Geo TV. 17 September 2017. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
- ^ Frater, Patrick (17 September 2017). "Desert Drama 'Saawan' Selected by Pakistan for Oscar Contention". Variety. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
- ^ a b Khan, Saira (20 July 2017). "Farhan Alam's 'Saawan' to release across Pakistan". Retrieved 11 August 2017.
- ^ Viral Videos (10 August 2016). "Saawan Full HD Trailer Top Pakistani movie 2016 YouTube". Retrieved 11 August 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ "The promo of 'Saawan' is disturbing on many levels". HIP. 7 March 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
- ^ Jawad, Wajiha (3 January 2016). "Farhan Alam's 'Saawan' carries a message of hope for disabled kids". HIP. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
- ^ "Pakistani Movie Saawan Trailer Revealed". Brandsynario. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
- ^ Khan, Saira (17 July 2017). "'Saawan' shines bright at The Madrid International Film Festival". Retrieved 11 August 2017.
- ^ "Claudia Cardinale legge il cinema al Social World Film Festival - LUmagazine". Retrieved 11 August 2017.
- ^ Khan, Saira (17 July 2017). "'Saawan' shines bright at The Madrid International Film Festival". Retrieved 11 August 2017.
- ^ "Programma Social World Film Festival" (PDF) (in Italian). Città di Vico Equense. 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- ^ "Saawan – Pakistani Celebrity News & Gossip". pakistan.mb4uli.com. Retrieved 11 August 2017.