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🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, we sit down with acclaimed Pakistani filmmaker and director Afia Nathaniel, who takes us inside the making of her powerful short film inspired by a real rape incident in Pakistan. Afia shares how that harrowing event deeply affected her and became the emotional trigger that compelled her to tell this story. She speaks candidly about confronting trauma through cinema, the responsibility of portraying such a sensitive subject with honesty and care, and how the process transformed her both creatively and personally.

Afia Nathaniel is a Pakistani filmmaker and director known for her socially conscious storytelling that centers on women’s lives and marginalized voices. She gained international recognition with her debut feature Dukhtar, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and went on to screen at festivals worldwide. Her work often explores themes of identity, resilience, and human rights, combining intimate character-driven narratives with a strong sense of place and cultural authenticity.

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Watch the feature films that I have directed
Citizen of Moria - https://rb.gy/azpsu
In Search of My Sister - https://rb.gy/1ke21
Official Website - www.jawadmir.com