Iranian films to screen in Pakistani cinemas

Islamabad, Nov 11, IRNA – The Pakistani cinemas are all set to screen Iranian films after the Indian content is banned from the country. The move came in a bid to save the declining Pakistan film industry and restore its glory. The industry was previously surviving with the aid of Indian movies but after the imposition of the ban it is somewhat facing difficulties. Pakistan Film Distributors have begun to contact Iran and Turkey for the import of their movies. The public has also agreed to the decision. They are of the view that along with entertainment, people will also receive employment benefits. Film distributors suggest that the film industry’s economy will boost if Iranian and Turkish movies are exhibit in Pakistani cinemas. Earlier Executive Director of Pakistan National Institute for Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) Fouzia Saeed talking to IRNA said that Iranian movies which are culturally very close to Pakistani society must be screened in Pakistani cinemas. “Iranian movies are being appreciated globally and their screening in Pakistan must be encouraged,” she added. Mohsin Yaseen, General Manager Marketing of Pakistan’s Cinepax Cinema told IRNA that they would love to experiment with Iranian movies as movies are best way of cultural exchange. “From your platform, we would like to request culture department of Iranian consulate, if they can help us under the exchange of cultural program and help us to reach producers of Iranian movies to release movies in Pakistan,” he said. 1378/IRNA