A review on Pakistani drama Short Film, ‘Wahim’ (2017). The DOP (Doll House Sequence) is Farhat Wahid as well while it’s lighting by Iqra Shahid, Saif Shams & Muneeb Baig.
+ Crew
- Directed, Production Mgt, Edited & Written by Farhat Wahid
- Cinematography by Kamran Khan
- Asst. Directed, Production Design & Co-Edited by Maria Sajid
- Sound Mixing by Saif Shams
- Co-Production Design by Sana Chaudhry
+ Note
Wahim is inspired by several films such as ‘Through a Glass Darkly’ (1961), ‘Persona’ (1966) and ‘Cries & Whispers’ (1972) all award-winning films by Ingmar Bergman.
Since this film is not for mass to watch with interest, therefore the actions behind its vague signs carries in-depth meaning.
+ Full Cast
- Roohi Ahmed as Sakina
- Saad Zameer Fareedi as (Husband)
- Meher Asif as Jamila
- Kulsoom Aftab as (Woman)
- Rania Asif as (Child’s Voice)
+ Plot
It is about Sakina, a schizophrenia living on a remote house with her husband & a nurse.
+ High Points
i – The performances by everyone is good.
ii – The production design is well taken care of. It is perceivable suited fit with the mood of the film.
iii – The cinematography is effective, makes the film more interesting to watch.
+ Low Points
i – The visual storytelling needs further improvement.
ii – There were many questions which remained unanswered. Such as the mehndi decoration on the lead character’s hands & feet, the last few scenes on confronting her husband, who is the child whose voices Sakina keeps hearing and many more.
iii – The noise pollution needed to be toned down or mute.
+ Overall
Wahim is a combination of thoughtful truths which has caught afterglows of fear, being socially isolated that is truly a noteworthy work.
Rate: 3.50 out of 5 stars
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