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PAKISTAN WELCOMES EPIC PERSIAN ANIMATED FILM "SHAHNAMA: THE BATTLE OF THE KINGS.
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PAKISTAN'S CINEMA INDUSTRY HAS WELCOMED A HISTORIC FIRST 3D ANIMATED PERSIAN EPIC FILM - 'SHAHNAMA: THE BATTLE OF THE KINGS.
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PAKISTAN: Pakistan's cinema scene has witnessed a historic milestone with the release of "Shahnama: The Battle of the Kings," the first 3D animated Persian epic film to hit Pakistani theaters.
The film, based on the legendary tale of Rustam and Sohrab from the Persian epic Shahnameh, has generated significant excitement among audiences and industry experts alike.
For film distributors, this movie marks a new era in cultural exchange.
SOUNDBITE 1: (ENGLISH) FILM DISTRIBUTOR & CEO CHALO CINEMA, AYSHA HASHIM RAZA , SAYING,
“In the history of Pakistani cinema Industry this is the first time that Irani content is coming to Pakistan and in the form of an animated tail called Shahname, the battle of the Kings. It's a tale of Rustom and Sohrab. It's a folklore and it gives me double pleasure because it's not just that I'm bringing this movie to Pakistan, but it's a project that my son Shahmir has introduced to us.”
The film's production team spent two years perfecting the animation and modernizing the classic tale.
SOUNDBITE 2: (ENGLISH) PRODUCER OF THE FILM , SHAHMIR HASHIM RAZA, SAYING
“We've been working on this project for the past two years. I met with the director of the film at the Dubai Culture Festival, 2 years ago, and we've been brainstorming and the reason the work is taken so long is because we've been shaping the characters and the board of the story to be more modernized for the newer audience. which is why the film is animated it can be enjoyable to new generations.”
The film has received praise for its cultural significance and potential impact on Pakistan's international image.
SOUNDBITE 3: (URDU) CEO DR. ESSA LABORATORIES, PROFESSOR DR. FARHAN EASA ABDULLAH , SAYING
“This movie is very amazing, and for the first time, Persian films are being showcased in Pakistan, after Turkish films. This shows Pakistan welcomes everyone. I think it's not just a movie, but movie diplomacy. Just like sports diplomacy, it brings people together, makes us forget small problems. These films improve international relations, create a soft image for Pakistan, and can boost the economy through investments.”
Audiences have also applauded the film's engaging storyline, innovative animation, and state-of-the-art English dubbing, making it a cinematic experience unlike any other.
SOUNDBITE 4: (URDU) REPRESENTATIVE SPECIAL OLYMPIC CHILDREN TEAM, NOSHEEN ZIA, SAYING
"We really enjoyed this movie. It has a refreshing novelty, exciting new characters, and the English dubbing, enabled by new technology, sets a great example. Overall, it's turned out to be a very interesting film."
Currently screening in cinemas nationwide, "Shahnama: The Battle of the Kings" is poised to captivate Pakistani audiences, fostering cross-cultural understanding and strengthening ties between Iran and Pakistan through the universal language of cinema.