Pakistan screens four films in Tri Continental festival
By Hina Kiyani

ISLAMABAD—Pakistan, for the first time, participated in the 29th Tri Continental Film Festival in Nantes, France, which is traditionally held every year. According to a message received from France, Pakistan presented its four films titled Gumnam, Koyal, Mutthi Bahar Chaval and Khuda Kay Liye which were highly appreciated by art-lovers as well as people hailing from different walks of life.
Renowned film artist Reema, TV artist Jamal Shah and producer Shireen Pasha also participated in the festival. The prime objective of the participation was to project the real image of Pakistan’s national identity to the world featuring the cherished values of peace, tolerance and co-existence.
The four films selected by Pakistan were produced during half a century time including Gumnam, directed by Anwar Kamal Pasha in 1954, Koel, directed by Masood Pervez in 1959, Muthi Bher Chawal directed by Ms.Sangeeta in 1978 and Khuda Kay Liye directed by Shoaib Mansoor in 2007.
Besides Pakistan, several countries from Europe, Latin America and Asia including India, Brazil, Japan and Egypt have sent their entries either in documentary or feature form of film. A number of cultural exchanges have been undertaken amongst the friendly states and Pakistan whereas the participation in the
Tri Continental International Film Festival in France is part of this series. The organizers of the festival were optimistic about the inbuilt potentials of the festival which as a tool could enhance not only the multilateral friendship amongst the comity of the nations but also opening of new chapter of trade and commerce through cinematographic products in the tri continental region.
The Embassy of Pakistan in France also hosted a reception in honour of the Pakistani artisans who participated in the festival while the reception was also attended by the Ambassador of Pakistan to France.