These Silences are all the Words
Madiha Aijaz’s observational documentary on public libraries in Karachi, Pakistan, provides an entry point into present-day Karachi, where irredeemable changes feel imminent. While the libraries become a bastion for the literary tradition of Urdu, their frequent visitors lament the increasing dominance of English – a residual reminder of colonialism, partition and the ‘globalising’ present. Wrapped in quiet solitude, seated readers are shown hiding away from the hustle and bustle of urban life that can be seen outside.
Release Date
January 1, 2017Runtime
15 minGenres
DocumentaryLanguage
EnglishBudget
$0Revenue
$0Status
ReleasedVideos
These Silences Are All the Words - Trailer | IFFR 2019
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