Re: Zinda Bhaag- Releasing September 6, 2013
Film release has been pushed back to September 20:
Did you know?: Zinda Bhaag gets delayed till September 20 – The Express Tribune
Sahir Ali Bagga has done wonders with the soundtrack. Its got our great artists like Arif Lohar, RFAK and Abrar ul Haq alongside new talent such as Amanat Ali and Saleema Jawwad.
Re: Zinda Bhaag- Releasing September 6, 2013
I think they pushed it to Sept 20? Is it released yet?
Re: Zinda Bhaag- Releasing September 6, 2013
They got pushed because there were too many 'other' movies that were backlogged :s which i guess to mean Bollywood flicks coz we only have a couple of pakistani flicks in theaters.
Re: Zinda Bhaag- Releasing September 6, 2013
So zindaa bhaag has been submitted from Pakistan for Oscar's best foreign language film category. Pakistan submitted film for the first time in 50 years, also Saudi Arabia has submitted for the first time. For 2012, the category ended up being won by Austria (for "Amour"). The Academy will announce a full list of eligible submissions in October 2013. Nine finalists from among the dozens of entries will be shortlisted in mid-January, with the final five nominees to be announced on January 16, 2014. So far submissions have received from following countries;
Australia - The Rocket, directed by Kim Mordaunt (Lao)
Austria - The Wall, directed by Julian Polsler (German)
Bulgaria - Colour of the Chameleon, directed by Emil Hristov (Bulgarian)
Chile - Gloria, directed by Sebastian Lelio (Spanish)
Croatia - Halima's Path, directed by Arsen Anton Ostojić (Bosnian)
Dominican Republic - Who's The Boss?, directed by Ronni Castillo (Spanish)
Finland - Disciple, directed by Ulrika Bengts
Georgia - In Bloom, directed by Nana Ekvtimishvili and Simon Groß
Germany - Two Lives, directed by Georg Maas (German)
Greece - Boy Eating The Bird's Food, directed by Ektoras Lygizos (Greek)
Hungary - **The Notebook**, directed by Janosz Szasz (Hungarian)
Japan - The Great Passage, directed by Yuya Ishii (Japanese)
Luxembourg - Blind Spot, directed by Christophe Wagner (Luxembourgish, French)
Montenegro - Bad Destiny, directed by Draško Đurović (Serbo-Croatian)
Morocco - God's Horses, directed by Nabil Ayouch (Arabic)
Nepal - Soongava: Dance of the Orchids, directed by Subarna Thapa (Nepalese)
The Netherlands - Borgman, directed by Alex van Warmerdam (Dutch)
New Zealand - White Lies, directed by Dana Rotberg (Maori)
Pakistan - Zinda Bhaag, directed by Meenu Gaur and Farjad Nabi (Urdu, Punjabi)
Romania - **Child's Pose**, directed by Calin Peter Netzer (Romanian)
Saudi Arabia - Wadjda, directed by Haifaa al-Mansour (Arabic)
Serbia - Circles, directed by Srdan Golubovic (Serbian)
Singapore - Ilo Ilo, directed by Anthony Chen (Mandarin, Hokkien, English, Tagalog)
South Korea - Juvenile Offender, directed by Kang Yi-kwan (Korean)
Sweden - Eat Sleep Die, directed by Gabriela Pichler (Swedish, Croatian)
Turkey - The Butterfly's Dream, directed by Yılmaz Erdoğan (Turkish)
Venezuela - Breach in the Silence, directed by Luis Rodríguez and Andrés Rodríguez (Spanish)
Re: Zinda Bhaag- Releasing September 6, 2013
Glad to hear this. It's looks like the right kind of film; relevant and lighthearted.
Re: Zinda Bhaag- Releasing September 6, 2013
For the first time in 50 years ? Which was the other one 50 years ago ?
Re: Zinda Bhaag- Releasing September 6, 2013
For the first time in 50 years ? Which was the other one 50 years ago ?
50 years ago Pakistani film 'Ghunghat' (The Veil) was submitted for the Oscars in 1963 but wasn't nominated. 'Zinda Bhaag' will be the third submission in total.
Re: Zinda Bhaag- Releasing September 6, 2013
Team promoting movie on latest GMP as ARY is media partner.
Re: Zinda Bhaag- Releasing September 6, 2013
They premiered it in Lahore, looks like huge crowds came out.
Re: Zinda Bhaag- Releasing September 6, 2013
The movie is getting good critics. Has anyone seen it?
Daily Times - Leading News Resource of Pakistan
Movie Review: Zinda Bhaag - DAWN.COM
Zinda Bhaag: This deserves an Oscar nod – The Express Tribune
Re: Zinda Bhaag- Releasing September 6, 2013
Saw this flick -- it's darkly hilarious (in portions) but this is really off-beat non-commercial cinema with some song and dance thrown in. Great acting by the three male leads. Not exactly the movie for an evening out, but if you're looking for some sombre social commentary told Lahori style, go for it.
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Did the movie feel Pakistani or Indian ?
And was it shot on location in Lahore ?
Re: Zinda Bhaag- Releasing September 6, 2013
^^ Shot on location in Lahore and the language spoken throughout is hardcore Lahori Punjabi -- to understand which I had to strain my mind (and still ended up not getting most of it). Has a Pakistani feel with plenty of references to Pakistani cinema and truck-art/local culture (i.e. gaudy dramatic and over the top) thrown in.
Re: Zinda Bhaag- Releasing September 6, 2013
In the promos, Nasir's accent doesn't sound authentic, but then, he is not Punjabi - so no big deal.
Re: Zinda Bhaag- Releasing September 6, 2013
as pointed out by a reviewer:"Unlike some of the more in-your-face releases, Mr. Gaur and Mr. Nabi’s screenplay never stoops to overburden the ambiance of “Zinda Bhaag” with undue theatrics."
take pointers Shoaib Mansoor!!
Re: Zinda Bhaag- Releasing September 6, 2013
Here's a good summary of the movie:
What works for “Zinda Bhaag” is its full-circle theory. We see people – not characters – pushing through a system, with their own choices. There’s a level of pluck – especially with the film’s dialogues – that makes everyone human here. And yet, like real people, “Zinda Bhaag” isn’t flawless (none of us are), but its idiosyncrasy is what makes it relatable. Like that certain relative one cares about, likes a lot, but not really loves.
Re: Zinda Bhaag- Releasing September 6, 2013
^^ The dialogues are great but the film, owing to its narrative style (flashbacks and anecdotes every minute) and language used is not very accessible. The story in itself comprises of stuff you would see as a news item in a current affairs journal or a documentary on some channel. So overall, not exactly great entertainment but thought provoking nevertheless.
Re: Zinda Bhaag- Releasing September 6, 2013
I hope all the theatres in desi theatres across the US. With translation. Even most pakistanis don't know such heavy punjabi.
Re: Zinda Bhaag- Releasing September 6, 2013
Can't wait for this movie to be released here!
I love love loooove the qawali (Pata Yaar Da) sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan!
Re: Zinda Bhaag- Releasing September 6, 2013
^ Link ?