cross-cultural comedy drama title my dream girlCo-produced jointly by Pakistan and Canada, is all set to make its much-anticipated debut on September 8, 2023, at the renowned Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
Directed and scripted by Fauzia Mirza, the film presents a touching and vibrant story. The story focuses on a Pakistani woman named Azra who lives in Toronto and finds herself at odds with the conservative principles espoused by her mother. Her father’s untimely death during a trip to Pakistan becomes the driving force behind Azra’s expedition through a mixture of factual and fictional memories. His journey spans from his mother’s youthful experiences in Karachi to Azra’s own years of growth in rural Canada, interspersed with elements reminiscent of Bollywood cinema.
Cast includes familiar personalities like HBO Max’s Amrit Kaur sex life of college girlsNimra Bucha, from Ms. Marvel and Hamza Haq from CTV transplant, Gul e Rana, Ali A. Other iconic actors including Kazmi, Meher Jafri, Bakhtawar Mazhar and Adnan Jaffar contribute to the film’s compelling story. Expressing his sentiments, the director said that the realization of making a feature film in Pakistan was a long-standing aspiration.
The film is the result of an exclusive collaboration across borders, uniting Pakistani producers Kamil Cheema and Carol Noronha with their Canadian counterparts Jason Levangi, Marc Tétreault and Andrea Wilson Mirza. Production included a 30-day shoot in Karachi and a 10-day session in Nova Scotia, Canada during 2022. The visual aspects of the film were skillfully brought to life under the direction of Canadian cinematographer Matt Irwin and production designer Michael Pearson. The collaboration of Karachi-based talents such as Cyrus Kiranjia and Imran Naeem (art), Fiza Ezza and Faiz Rouhani (costumes), and Minahil Cheema and Nanson Gill (makeup) added depth to the film’s aesthetic.
Support for the film was received from various Canadian entities including Telefilm Canada, the Canada Media Fund, the Province of Nova Scotia, Screen Nova Scotia, the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada. Anam Abbas attached to produce in flamesalso contributes as an executive producer my dream girlAs do Farzad Akhtar and Ameer Hamza.
The impending premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival marks a significant progress for the film’s makers, promising audiences a distinctive cinematic experience that transcends cultural and geographic boundaries. As Pakistan paves its way towards global recognition, my dream girl This is another achievement in the creative potential of the country.
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