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A new short film called Kaur, produced by talent from the Midlands, tells the story of a British South Asian woman’s decision to wear a turban as part of her Sikh faith despite her father’s misgivings and fears about reprisals. Kaur tackles the uncharted subject matter in a sensitive manner and highlights the social –…
A poignant film exploring the contribution of South Asian soldiers in World War I, and the dangers of forgetting the past during present times where division and misunderstanding can lead to violence, is being screened during the Birmingham Film Festival. The Forgotten Soldier will be screened ahead of Remembrance Day at The Giant Screen in…
Celebrated Birmingham photographer Pogus Caesar‘s film about the legendary Tower Ballroom – where music acts such as David Bowie and The Wailers performed – will get a special screening at a free event on Sunday (9 October). The Tower of Dreams film looks back at the social and cultural history of Birmingham’s Tower Ballroom at…
An upcoming young film director from the Small Heath area of Birmingham will have his newly-crafted short movies screened at the Odeon cinema in Birmingham next weekend. Rajab Mahmood, aged 20, is looking forward to showcasing his material at a special film event on Saturday 8 October at the Odeon Luxe cinema at the Broadway…
A new short film, shot on location in the West Midlands, shares a timely story about past, present and future, and makes an urgent plea for understanding during divisive times. Director Neil Paul’s contemporary tale The Forgotten Soldier touches upon the sacrifices made by Sikh soldiers during World War I which have been largely confined…
A group of young refugees and asylum seekers in Birmingham have put together a film screening entitled ‘Our Story’ as part of British Red Cross’ Surviving to Thriving project, a unique partnership with Refugee Council that supports unaccompanied refugees and asylum seekers aged 11-25. The film screening was hosted by the young refugees themselves,…