Archive for Reviews
Doaa al-Karawan (1959)
Adapted from a novella of the same title by Taha Husayn, The Nightingale’s Prayer tells the story of two poor orphaned sisters from the countryside. The first, sent to work as a servant, is seduced and raped by her master, an affluent young engineer, and subsequently killed by her uncle …
Do Ansoo (1950)
Sentimental melodrama beginning with the dilemma of a spoilt and prodigal Nawab, played competently by Himaliyawala, who has one daughter born to his mistress, a resident of local brothel, and one to his legally wedded wife. Two daughters bring twofold woes as the title of the film implies. His family …
Chingari (1964)
Chingari has all the qualities in greater measure of its predecessors: a musical score of rare virtuosity, mature craftsmanship, and a high standard of artistic integrity. What makes it stand out still higher is the significance of the theme, for it touches upon an issue of life as important as …
Buddha Gujjar (2002)
Syed Noor has, during the last decade or so, acquired the status of the filmmaker in Pakistan but his critics say his movies seldom defy the ‘formula’. His latest flick, Buddha Gujjar, in more ways than one justifies this criticism. The narrative is simplistic – rather one-dimensional like most movie …
Amar Jyoti (1936)
Like many of the Prabhat films directed by V. Shantaram, “Amar Jyoti” or “Immortal Flame” made in 1936, had many news goals to its credit. It had a theme and purpose that were much ahead of its times. In its technique and treatment, it marked another important milestone in the …
Aik Gunah Aur (2005)
Aik Gunah Aur features Meera right after her Indian Film debut but that doesn’t stop it from following the formula and the story is based on the life and times of a nawab’s illegitimate daughter who is adopted by a Madam of infamous Red Light area. As the little girl …
Budha Bigra Jaey (2004)
The mind has a wonderful ability – that to forget. So there isn’t any permanent damage done by watching this, or any other Pakistani film production – although it may seem at the time that you may never function to your fullest capacity again. Whether it’s your eyes that smart …
Kuyu (1968)
Metin Erksan’s most controversial film, Kuyu/The Well (1968), considered as one of the classics of Turkish cinema, is a rural drama that focuses on a relationship, founded on male obsession and female resistance, which culminates in tragedy. Based on a newspaper article, but decorated with the fantasies of Erksan, the …
Khamosh Raho (1964)
Khamosh Raho, tells the story of a ‘Madam’ (played superbly by Meena Shorey, the lara lappa girl of Roop K. Shorey’s fame) running a network of bonded prostitution. Mohammed Ali got his major break through this film, and he played a role that was rather difficult to execute. Meena presents …
Yeh Wada Raha (2003)
After missing from action for a considerable time director Sangeeta is back with her latest film Yeh Wada Raha. Coming from Sangeeta, Yeh Wada Raha was one of the much-awaited films of the year, since Sangeeta is deemed as one of the sensible directors. Scripted by Perviaz Kaleem, the …
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