A new production filmed in Bury aims to provide a unique and raw portrayal of the South Asian Experience in Greater Manchester.
‘For God’s Sake’ is set in a mosque and focuses on the day-to-day life of a skilled seamstress who crafts burqas and performs spiritual rituals.
The team bringing this film to life are all Manchester based, including writer and director Basit Khan from Bury and producer Jack Clarke from Salford.
Clarke said: “This film isn’t being made for entertainment, it’s a mirror reflecting the pining souls of our communities.
“We’re rewriting damaging narratives and amplifying voices that have long been silenced.”
Starring in this new short film is Bhasker Patel, known for his roles in Emmerdale and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
Writer and director Basit Khan draws from his own cultural roots in Kashmiri diaspora.
He said: “The film serves as a love letter to the unsung heroes of our communities.
“It’s for the mothers, sisters, daughters, the dreamers who dared to defy convention.”
The production has been made in collaboration with HOME Young Film Collective, and it aims to push boundaries and to delve deep into the complexities of the diaspora experience.
Isobel Glenton the creative development practitioner for film and digital at HOME said: “We were so impressed with Basit’s evocative, powerful ideas.
“HOME is thrilled to support emerging artists and filmmakers within the region.”
The film is showing on April 30 at HOME.
Featured image: Juan de Leon-Padmore
