Plot — What is For a Place Under the Heavens about?
Acclaimed director Sabiha Sumar, recent winner of the Golden Leopard at the Locarno International Film Festival for her feature Silent Waters, offers an insightful perspective on Pakistan in this finely crafted personal film. Beginning with the creation of Pakistan in 1947, Sumar traces the relationship of Islam to the state in an effort to understand how women are coping with and surviving the increasing religiosity of civil and political life in her country. Raised in a more secular time, she struggles to comprehend how religious schools have expanded at once unthinkable rates and presents chilling footage of a mother encouraging her toddler to be a martyr when he grows up. Mixing political analysis with interviews with activist colleagues, noted Islamic scholars and Pakistani women who have chosen to embrace fundamentalism, Sumar’s provocative questions dramatically capture the tension between liberal and fundamentalist forces that are shaping life in contemporary Pakistan.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2003 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 54 min |
For a Place Under the Heavens — FAQ
Is For a Place Under the Heavens worth watching? Acclaimed director Sabiha Sumar, recent winner of the Golden Leopard at the Locarno International Film Festival for her feature Silent Waters, offers an insightful perspective on Pakistan in this finely crafted personal
Who directed For a Place Under the Heavens? Directed by Sabiha Sumar.
Where can I stream For a Place Under the Heavens? Streaming availability for For a Place Under the Heavens is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did For a Place Under the Heavens release? It released in 2003.
