Sabiha Sumar
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Sabiha Sumar (born 29 September 1961) is a Pakistani filmmaker and producer. She is best known for her independent documentary films. Her first feature-length film was Khamosh Pani (Silent Waters), released in 2003. She is known for exploring themes of gender, religion, patriarchy and fundamentalism in Pakistan.[1]
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Sabiha Sumar | |
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Born | (1961-09-29) 29 September 1961 (age 62) |
Nationality | Pakistani |
Education | Karachi Grammar School |
Alma mater | Sarah Lawrence College Cambridge University |
Occupation | Filmmaker |
Years active | 1994-present |
Known for | Khamosh Pani For a Place Under the Heavens |
Spouse | Dr. S Sathananthan |
Children | 1 |
Website | www |
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She, along with Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Samar Minallah, are some of the Pakistani women independent documentary filmmakers to have screened their work outside of Pakistan.[2]