Film Genius is very pretty to
look at, directed by Babar Ahmed, a Pakistani, in Hollywood. Babar
Ahmed has won multiple awards for his short film 'Mother & Son',
and 'Genius' is his first feature.
Last month, Genius was presented
at the world premiere of one of the most famous and competitive
film festivals, the Sedona International Film Festival. Genius
was given the most coveted slot - the festivals opening
night - along with Academy Award-nominated Spellbound,
and Nicolas Cages latest highly acclaimed movie, Sonny.
The audiences response to Genius
was described as electric, winning praise from both
critics and festival attendees.
Pakistani Filmaker Babar Ahmed is looking
forward to the May 20 DVD and Video release of "Genius",
his film about a young boy's struggles with dyslexia.
His movie "Genius", is the nation's
first mainstream American movie to be produced and directed by
a Pakistani Muslim.
"Genius" wins 'Best Feature Film'
at Valleyfest Film Festival
Karachi International Film Festival will
screen "Genius" on Tuesday, 16 Dec, 2003. (3pm) |
Babar Ahmed,
a Pakistani, has directed the movie, venturing among Pakistani
film directors in hollywood. |
|