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What: Jinnah (1998)
When: Sunday Aug 14, 2005 (6pm)
Where: ENGR2 (Engineering Building II) , Room 102, UCF
Trailer:
http://jinnahmovie.com/themovie/trailer.html or click here (1.96Mb)
Synopsis:
The film opens shortly after partition in 1947 with a dying Jinnah being rushed to hospital. In an unusual twist, Jinnah
awakens in a computer room, where a decision on his eternal soul will be made. Unfortunately Jinnah’s data file is
missing and the computers are malfunctioning which means a decision cannot be taken on his path from hereon. Thus enters
the narrator and guide played by the legendary Shashi Kapoor, who examines Jinnah’s life by escorting him back in time.
This structural change lightens the tone, allows for debate and puts into perspective the traumatic events surrounding
the independence of India and its subsequent partition.
Jinnah, played by legendary actor Christopher Lee, is the story of a "man", a brother, a husband an a father. A man of
iron will and determination, even he knew his was dying in for the least two years of his life, he fought for the a
creation of a secular and modern state, giving freedom of religion to all minorities. He created Pakistan against all
odds. "You are free to worship in any way you wish in the state of Pakistan". That was his message but millions of
people died on both side to fulfill this dream. Why did people have to die for Pakistan? Jinnah says "There was no other
way".
The movie, tells the story from a neutral stand, showing faults on both sides, while letting the viewer come to their
own conclusion. "History is created by the will of the people"
Why did Jinnah create Pakistan? The movie answer all these questions.
More details on http://jinnahmovie.com/themovie/index.html
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Reviews:
- 'A sweeping historical epic. The cast is outstanding. Christopher Lee is tremendously moving in his ability to
illuminate the inner life of a man of unflinching dignity.' (Los Angeles Times)
- 'Director Jamil Dehlavi skilfully mounts an epic canvas, lushly visualized by cameraman Nic Knowland and backed up
by a grand score and characters of flesh and blood. The story is given an unusual structure that lightens the tone,
allows for debate and humanizes the larger than life characters and situations. Christopher Lee invests Jinnah with
dignity, resolve and humor.' (Variety, New York)
- "It's the best thing I've ever done", say Lee. Dehlavi's instincts were good: Lee portrays the leader with a subtle
range of emotions the skeptics wouldn't believe possible. At the end of the film he even sheds real tears.' (The Sunday
Times)
- 'Rarely could an historical epic about one of the least known great statesmen of the first half of this century
create so intimate an image of a man as does Writer/Director Jamil Dehlavi's Jinnah. Profiling Mohammed Ali Jinnah
(played brilliantly by British actor Christopher Lee) and the creation of Pakistan after the partition of India in the
late 1940s, Jinnah succeeds both within the political framework and emotional structure of one of history's most bloody
births of a nation. Outstanding, subtle performances, striking narrative and clean direction conspire in an almost
effortlessly breathtaking and complex story. Richly envisioned cinematography from Nic Knowland should assure audience
devotion.' (Movie Maker Magazine)
- 'The film is originally constructed and Christopher Lee's performance is remarkable.' (Evening Standard)
- 'A good film, well worth watching. Christopher Lee brings to the part a pathos that is quite remarkable.'
(Asian Age)
- 'Dehlavi portrays the two main characters - Jinnah and his sister Fatima - with such endearing sensitivity and
impeccable credibility, while also capturing the high political drama that marked the history of the struggle for
Pakistan. The device he uses so skillfully is to challenge Jinnah into responding to the critique of both his leadership
and his goal. This enables an exposition - by way of answering charges leveled against him - of the rationale for Pakistan as well as
the treachery and betrayals that culminate in Jinnah's break, first, from Congress, his articulation of the Pakistan demand and his
stormy relationship with Lord Mountbatten. Christopher Lee plays Jinnah with conviction and his performance is outstanding.' (The News,
Pakistan)
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What: Daira (2002)
When: Saturday Jul 09, 2005 (800pm)
Where: Cape Florida (Room 316CD), Student Union, UCF
Trailer:
None
Synopsis:
A movie Based on the International Bestseller 'MOTH SMOKE' by Mohsin Hamid (A Vicious Circle of Love, Lust, Longing and
Lahore). Set in the city of Lahore, Daira captures the heart and soul of an 'independent Pakistan'. It is a film about
giving's and misgivings, love and deceit or how Mohsin puts it in the book aptly, between the 'cooled' and the
'un cooled'. The movie, tells the story from a neutral stand, showing faults on both sides, while letting the viewer
come to their
More details on www.daira.info
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Reviews:
- "For those who have had enough of Hindi-film remakes and teleplays with tired themes, this is a telefilm on the
anvil that attempts to be daringly different - or, in movie parlance, 'thora sa hat kay!'" (Sanna Bucha, Newsline)
- "I believe it is important to support new creative talent, especially here in Pakistan- I'm proud to be associated
with this project." (Mohsin Hamid - Author)
- "The story is great, the movie is brilliant." (Women's Own)
- "Daira - a fresh breath of air in Pakistan's teleworld." (The News)
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