Pakistani Actor Fawad Khan & Sanam Saeed Starrer ‘Barzakh’ To Premiere At Series Mania Fest
Pakistani actor-singer Fawad Khan will star alongside Sanam Saeed in the upcoming series ‘Barzakh’. The show, directed by Asim Abbasi, will have its world premiere in March at the illustrious Series Mania festival in Lille, France.
In the series, Fawad plays a single parent while Sanam plays the central female character who is both mysterious and compassionate.
‘Barzakh’ is the only selection from South Asia at the festival. The web series will be shown as part of the International Panorama lineup, a 12-title competitive section. It has also been nominated in various categories such as Best Series, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Actor as well as the prize of the student jury and the public prize.
‘Barzakh’ is the only selection from South Asia at the festival. The web series will be shown as part of the International Panorama lineup, a 12-title competitive section. It has also been nominated in various categories such as Best Series, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Actor, as well as the Student Jury Award and the Audience Award.
Director Asim Abbasi, delighted with the selection, said: “At its core, ‘Barzakh’ is a family drama set in a world of supernatural beings and other worldly happenings. The genesis of the story came from a personal loss and the fears that came with it, which made me realize that love is indeed eternal and spurred me to write a story about it.
He added: “The selection of ‘Barzakh’ at the Series Mania is such a momentous yet humbling occasion for all of us, not only because it is a show that is so close to my heart, but also because the selection is so is a strong confirmation of our belief in this story that is now finding its way among the best in the world”.
Held annually in Lille, the Series Mania festival has played an important role in recognizing and curating the best series from around the world since its inception in 2010. The festival brings together the best screenwriters, directors and artists together under one roof.
Shot in Pakistan’s picturesque Hunza Valley, ‘Barzakh’ blends magical realism and supernatural fantasy within a family reunion setting, dealing with themes of love, loss and reconciliation.
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