Project Detail

Zahida

Synopsis

Zahida Kazmi is the first female taxidriver in Pakistan and a local legend. Independent, feisty and street-wise, she is a master hustler. Twice a widower and 56 years old, she is fighting to make a living on the dusty roads of Rawalpindi. Also a mother to 7 year old Zara, she is continually juggles her home life with behind the wheel. Reciting beautiful poetry in nostalgic moments off the road, Zahida reflects on her fate. Zahida is a fascinating insight into the trials faced by a determined woman carving her own path within a patriarchal society.

Details

Year
2018
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
29 min
Format
HD
Director
Seemab Gul
Producer
Seemab Gul
Editor
Claudio Cecconi
Director of Photography
Seemab Gul
Sound
Odinn Ingibergsson
Music
Jo Paterson
Principal cast
Zahida Kazmi

Categories

Production Status

Sales Company

Journeyman Pictures Ltd

Victoria Zanotto (Sales Executive)
4 High Street
Thames Ditton
Surrey KT8 9LU

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