Raqs-e-Inquilab
"Making art in the world's most militarized region"
Originally released in 2019. Raqs-e-Inquilab is a documentary film. directed by Niyantha Shekar. At just 29 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The film interweaves the personal narratives of four Kashmiri artists, three of whom - Syed Mujtaba Rizvi, Hina Arif and Zeeshan Jaipuri - are children of the conflict, their impressionable adolescent years years landing right in the middle of the region's most violent period in the 90s. The fourth character, renowned painter and art teacher Masood Hussain, grew up in a time of relative peace before becoming witness to Kashmir's tragic transformation. While their individual traumas are unique, they are connected by their pursuit to process this splintered world through unfiltered artistic expression.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 29, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
0h 29m
29 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
India
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raqs-e-Inquilab about?
The film interweaves the personal narratives of four Kashmiri artists, three of whom - Syed Mujtaba Rizvi, Hina Arif and Zeeshan Jaipuri - are children of the conflict, their impressionable adolesc...
Who directed Raqs-e-Inquilab?
Raqs-e-Inquilab was directed by Niyantha Shekar.
How long is Raqs-e-Inquilab?
Raqs-e-Inquilab has a runtime of 0 hours and 29 minutes (29 minutes total).
When was Raqs-e-Inquilab released?
Raqs-e-Inquilab was released on September 29, 2019 in theaters.