Wakhri set to premiere at SXSW Film Festival

‘Wakhri’ is set to premiere at the South by Southwest (SXSW) film festival!

The film’s producer, Abid Aziz Merchant, took to his Instagram handle in a collaborative post with the director Iram Parveen Bilal to break the news.

“Wakhri will have its North American premiere on International Women’s Day (March 8, 2024) at one of the most prestigious festivals of the world, SXSW, which is considered to be the launching pad for under-the-radar movies,” Abid posted. 

“Wakhri is in the spotlight at SXSW and has been featured among unforgettable feature films from around the world. The film will screen 4 times at the Festival on March 8, 10 and 14,” he added. 

Directed by Iram Parveen Bilal, Qandeel Baloch-inspired film was released across cinemas in Pakistan on January 5.

 

Wakhri also participated at the Locarno Film Festival’s Open Doors Hub in 2018, the Cannes Cinefondation L’Atelier in 2019, and a presence at the Busan Asian Project Market in 2022.

The film also recently participated in the prestigious film festival, the Red Sea International Film Festival.

Wakhri’s star-studded cast includes Faryal Mehmood, Gulshan Majeed, Saleem Mairaj, Sohail Sameer, and Shees Sajjad Gul. Moreover, it features the musical talents of names like Ali Sethi, Meesha Shafi, Eva B, Natasha Noorani, and others.

It also features special appearances from Mathira, Khalid Malik, and Waseem Hassan Sheikh.