The Pakistani Academy Selection Committee has selected “MOOR” to be submitted for Oscar consideration in the ‘Foreign Language Film Award’ category at the 88th Academy Awards. The movie was selected by way of a secret ballot and was the overwhelming film of choice of the Committee members.
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The Pakistani Academy Selection Committee was chaired by Emmy and Academy Award winning documentary filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy and includes Rohail Hyatt (Pakistani musician, songwriter and founder of Coke Studio), Maheen Khan (acclaimed fashion and costume designer and a veteran of the Pakistani fashion industry), Aamina Sheikh (leading Pakistani actor and model), Satish Anand (film-maker and distributor), Faran Tahir (leading international actor renowned for his roles in Hollywood films Iron Man and Star Trek), Alyy Khan (leading international film and television actor who has appeared in numerous films including A Mighty Heart, Don 2, Traitor and Anjuman), Afia Nathaniel (award winning Director and filmmaker whose debut feature film Dukhtar was selected to represent Pakistani cinema in the Foreign Language Award category at the 87th Academy Awards), Mazhar Zaidi (journalist, film producer, director and documentary film maker) and Daniyal Mueenuddin (award winning Pakistani-American author and writer of short stories).
“Moor is a powerful and beautiful cinematic experience, of a families struggle with good versus evil set in the rugged and stunning landscape of Pakistan.” – Maheen Khan
“Moor pushes the boundaries of cinema in Pakistan. A visual treat, the film reminds us of the history of a land we too often ignore.” – Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy
“The desolate erosion of the magnificence that is Pakistan. A unique insight.” – Aly Khan
“This year we had some very good artistic and independent productions from varied genres to choose from and am delighted with the final selection of Moor for Oscar consideration. The film’s evocative cinematography and performances are sure to strike a chord with audiences across the world. My very best for its onward journey.” – Mazhar Zaidi
“Journey itself becomes our destination and with this submission to Oscars our destination is beyond hope now as we now know that our stepping stone was in the right direction.” – Jami
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