fiction        20’    Pakistan    2024

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Babli & Babar is a deeply moving exploration of the life of a intersex individual in Pakistan, capturing the relentless cycle of abuse and rejection faced by those who live outside the societal norms of gender. The film is a powerful narrative that shines a light on the harsh realities faced by intersex individuals in a rigid, binary world.

 

Cast & Crew

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Director: Kamran Faiq

Writer: Qurb-e-Abbas

Starring: Hasnain Ranaa, Tanveer Syed, Fahad Hashmi

Producer: Kamran Faiq, Sonya Hussyn, Abdullah Kamran

Cinematographer: Babar Dahr

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Festivals & Awards

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Cannes World FF – Best LGBTQ Film

Athens IFF

Folkestone FF

Kamran Faiq

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Kamran Faiq is a director and producer originally from Pakistan, now based in Dublin, Ireland. He was the youngest industry professional ever from Pakistan to attend Venice film markets as a producer and has participated in various international film festivals across Europe and Asia. He has worked on a number of music videos, short films and feature length projects with the premiere directors and actors of his region. His short film Babli & Babar has received international acclaim.