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Faiz Ahmed Faiz's first film as writer shown in India after 53 years
Thursday January 12, 2012 08:01:37 PM,
IANS
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Kolkata:
"Jago Hua
Savera", Urdu poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz's first film as a writer which
was released in Pakistan in 1958, was shown for the first time in
India in a special screening organized here Thursday.
The Pakistani film, directed by A.J. Kardar and written by Manik
Bandopadhay, Faiz Ahmed Faiz and A.J. Kardar, was shown at a
special screening at Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival (AKLF)
2012.
The film was introduced by Faiz's daughter Salima Hashmi - a
leading painter and writer of Pakistan.
The occasion also marked the birth centenary of the noted poet.
The 87-minute-long archival film revolves around a section of
people, mainly fishermen of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). The
film highlights the human weaknesses, strengths, and their
undaunted, undefeatable spirit. It mournfully depicts the plight
of Lal Mian, a fisherman who struggles to build a boat.
The mood of the film is simple, serious and straightforward as the
family members are shown trying to get money to buy the boat they
need. The hopelessness of their objective has been graphically
underscored by the conditions in which they live.
The film reflects the socialist ideology through the struggle of
the people.
"The film has a Pakistan-Kolkata connection, renowned Bengali
actress of those times Tripti Mitra has acted in this film. I am
really happy that I am able to screen this film in Kolkata,"
Hashmi said.
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