简介： Sabiha Sumar (born 29 September 1961) is a Pakistani filmmaker and producer. She is best known for her independent documentary films. Her first feature-length film was Khamosh Pani (Silent Waters), released in 2003. She is known for exploring themes of gender, religion, patriarchy and fundamentalism in Pakistan.
Sabiha Sumar
Born
29 September 1961 (age 57)
Karachi, Pakistan
Nationality
Pakistani
Education
Karachi Grammar School
Alma mater
Sarah Lawrence College
Cambridge University
Occupation
Filmmaker
Years active
1994-present
Known for
Khamosh Pani
For a Place Under the Heavens
Spouse(s)
Dr. S Sathananthan
Children
1
Website
http://www.vidhifilms.com/
She, along with Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Samar Minallah, are the only three Pakistani women independent documentary filmmakers to have screened their work outside of Pakistan.
