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Sinf-e-Taal/Woman of Melody

Duration: 10:10     Category: Pakistan   

Xhighini is an endangered folk instrument of Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan. Young Asiya is one of the few players of Xhigini. She hopes to preserve and protect the intangible heritage of her land in a community supportive of women for generations to come.

This film was created as part of the Pakistan Stories programme, in partnership with Patakha Pictures and British Council.

Highlights

○ Aesthetica Film Festival Guest Programme – November 2022 (online & in person)
○ UK Asian Film Festival – May 2023 (London, UK)
○ All Asian Independent Film Festival – Autumn 2023 (Manila, Philippines)

To arrange a screening contact: festivals@scotdoc.com
Director:Amna Maqbool and Beenish Sarfaraz
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