DARLING
Narrative Short | 16 minutes

HIFF 2019

Short Films


Directed By
Saim Sadiq

Produced By
Mahak Jiwani
Nadia Afgan

Written By
Saim Sadiq
Rodney Llaverias

Featuring
Alina Khan
Abdullah Malik
Mehar Bano
Nadia Afgan


US Premiere

A naive young man accompanies his transgender crush to her audition for an erotic dance theater in Lahore, Pakistan.

• Winner, Best Short Film at the Venice Film Festival

2019 | Urdu/Punjabi | USA/Pakistan

Plays as Part Of
SHORTS PROGRAM: 2019 NARRATIVE SHORT FILM COMPETITION

Short Film Program | 86 minutes

Featuring exceptional technique and storytelling, the Short Narrative Competition honors the fresh perspectives of up-and-coming filmmakers. The winner will receive a $500 cash prize and qualify for c…