Indian-American writer and director Musa Syeed makes his feature debut with this powerful drama set at the Dal Lake in his native Kashmir. Gulzar, a young boatman and his best friend want to escape their war torn village but their plans are foiled by a curfew which leads Gulzar to meet a young woman who changes his life. Syeed makes a promising debut with a compelling story about a troubled but ignored region where its people are trapped by the wars between India and Pakistan. The cast of mostly non-professional actors and stunning locations provide the authenticity to this universal film about friendship and resilience amid war and despair. 1001 Films' coverage of the Sundance Film Festival 2012.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Valley of Saints
Indian-American writer and director Musa Syeed makes his feature debut with this powerful drama set at the Dal Lake in his native Kashmir. Gulzar, a young boatman and his best friend want to escape their war torn village but their plans are foiled by a curfew which leads Gulzar to meet a young woman who changes his life. Syeed makes a promising debut with a compelling story about a troubled but ignored region where its people are trapped by the wars between India and Pakistan. The cast of mostly non-professional actors and stunning locations provide the authenticity to this universal film about friendship and resilience amid war and despair. 1001 Films' coverage of the Sundance Film Festival 2012.
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