Pakistani actress Amtul Baweja, starring in the lead role of the short film 'Solatia,' expressed her "excitement" as the project secures a spot at the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah next month.
Solatia, directed by a female filmmaker and co-produced by another, is one of only two Pakistani short films. This is among the 14 Red Sea: Shorts Competition entries during the festival's third edition. Which is scheduled from Nov 30 to Dec 9. The film will compete against entries from Germany, Indonesia, the US, Iran, and South Africa.
“I’m very, very excited, because it happens to be our first submission,” Baweja told Arab News. “And of course, getting selected on your first submission is, I think, a win in itself.”
Pakistani filmmaker Hira Yousafzai directs the female-led drama "Solatia," which is co-produced by Hirra Farooqi. The narrative revolves around Zamda, portrayed by Amtul Baweja, who resides in a shelter with other displaced individuals. In moments of despair, Zamda seeks solace in her husband's old photographs, yearning for his companionship.
