Sabiha Sumar
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 | |
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| Born | 29 September 1961 |
| 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 | Dr. S Sathananthan |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | www |
She, along with Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Samar Minallah, are some of the Pakistani women independent documentary filmmakers to have screened their work outside of Pakistan.
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