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Khaana
A young pregnant Muslim woman living in London is craving something different, in writer-director Cary Sawhney’s award-winning short. Based on a poem by Anjum Malik.
Overview
Writer-director Cary Sawhney's short film, based on a poem by Anjum Malik, explores the boundaries between home, family and the outside world, as a young pregnant Muslim woman living in London craves a different menu.
Khaana won the renowned 'Future Filmmaker Award’ at the Palm Springs Short Film Festival and ‘Best Short Film’ at New York Indian Film Festival.
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