pakistani culture
20 movies and shows
Polite Society
Thu, 27 Apr 2023
Martial artist-in-training Ria Khan believes she must save her older sister Lena from her impending marriage. After enlisting the help of her friends, Ria attempts to pull off the most ambitious of all wedding heists in the name of independence and sisterhood.
My Beautiful Laundrette
Sat, 16 Nov 1985
A Pakistani Briton renovates a rundown laundrette with his male lover while dealing with drama within his family, the local Pakistani community, and a persistent mob of skinheads.
Joyland
Fri, 18 Nov 2022
As a patriarchal family yearns for the birth of a son to continue their family line, their youngest son secretly joins an erotic dance theatre and falls for its transgender starlet.
Mogul Mowgli
Fri, 30 Oct 2020
Zed, a young British rapper, is about to start his first world tour, when a crippling illness strikes him down, forcing him to move back in with his family. He tries to find himself between an international music career and Pakistani family traditions.
Razakar
Thu, 02 Jan 2025
"Razakar" is a period drama set in pre-Bangladesh-separation Pakistan, exploring the political tensions of the time. The story follows Jamal, an aspiring Bengali actor, as he grapples with the challenges posed by his uncompromising director, mirroring the larger socio-political conflicts unfolding around them. Through personal struggles and political subtext, the film raises poignant questions about identity and division.
Bo Kata
Wed, 07 Feb 2007
Bo Kata, loosely translated in English means hacked! That is the victory battle cry when kites are eliminated in raging sky duels, sometimes lasting hours. Filmed entirely in Lahore, Pakistan, over three continuous days, Bo Kata is a rare cinematic documentary treat, depicting uniquely the rooftop kite flyers of Lahore, who have been a traditional part of Pakistan's culture and heritage that has lasted for over 400 years. Their sport is now under threat from a complete ban, after a series of tragic fatalities involving children and motorcyclists, resulting in decapitations and dismemberment from illegal chemically coated strings used to fly the kites. The documentary highlights a population that is associated with the mysterious art of kite dueling amidst the political backdrop of an impending ban
Eid Mubarak
Sat, 04 Feb 2023
A privileged six-year-old Pakistani girl embarks on a mission to save her beloved pet goat from being eaten on the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Azha, only to learn the meaning of sacrifice.
3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam
Thu, 15 Dec 2016
3 children now have a task of defeating babe balm who is rising again.
I'll Meet You There
Sat, 15 Aug 2020
A Muslim cop goes undercover at his estranged father's mosque while his daughter hides her passion for a forbidden dance, uncovering a shocking family secret.
Ratols & Ransom
Wed, 31 Dec 2025
A bustling and average police precinct is disrupted when a frantic teenager enters with a huge problem.
Ishq e Qalandar - The Beautiful Sindh
Wed, 18 Mar 2020
Ishq e Qalandar - The Beautiful Sindh is a travel film that takes viewers through one of the most ancient civilizations on Earth called Sindh. Shezan Saleem Jo-G takes a journey of self-realization, the discovery of his roots, and building a connection with people and spirituality in Sindh.
Danda Peer
Sun, 22 May 1994
A Life Too Short
Fri, 22 Jan 2021
Social media superstar Qandeel Baloch pushed boundaries in conservative Pakistan like no other. In 2016, high on her newfound celebrity, Qandeel exposes a well-known Muslim cleric – with tragic results.
Qazi
Mon, 20 Sep 2021
Qazi is the story of a young Pakistani refugee who is forced by economic and family circumstances to seek his fortune in Europe.
Anjuman
Fri, 31 Jul 1970
Anjuman is a tragic character, based on the courtesan lives of women in South Asia. Its about a "Tawaiif" or a courtesan falling in love and her tragic ending.
Indus Blues
Wed, 15 Aug 2018
Pakistani folk artists talk about their struggle to keep a fading art form alive while reminding the world what they are about to lose.
Marwa and the Moon
Fri, 14 Jun 2024
By the end of her 5th grade math class, Marwa is reminded of her math test the next day; which happens to be on the same day as Eid Al-Fitr. Marwa tries her best to convince her family to let her miss out their Eid celebrations - until she realizes the importance of her family’s holiday.
Post Term
Wed, 08 Mar 2023
Expecting their first child, a married couple struggles to find romance and connection while building a new life together in America.
GET OUTTA TOWN!
Fri, 14 Jun 2024
Two Hustler cousins attempt to get over on an associate of theirs, but after the job they pulled goes wrong, the duo must leave their families and skip town.