{"id":81955,"date":"2025-04-24T19:49:22","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T14:49:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pamirtimes.net\/?p=81955"},"modified":"2025-04-24T19:52:43","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T14:52:43","slug":"first-ever-burushaski-language-feature-film-set-to-debut-on-international-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pamirtimes.net\/en\/2025\/04\/24\/first-ever-burushaski-language-feature-film-set-to-debut-on-international-stage\/","title":{"rendered":"First-Ever Burushaski Language Feature Film Set to Debut on International Stage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>ISLAMABAD:<\/strong> The first-ever feature film in the Burushaski language is set to make its mark on international cinema.<\/p>\n<p>Titled <em>\u201cHunDan \u2013 An Echo of a Dirge\u201d<\/em>, the film is directed by Karamat Ali, a native of Altit, the historic town nestled in Hunza. Rooted in ancient folklore, the film explores profound themes such as human resilience, the delicate balance between good and evil, and the devastating consequences of environmental harm.<\/p>\n<p>Produced by Rockwood Production, in Association with HumFilms, the film was premiered recently at a well-attended event at the Islamabad Serena Hotel, <em>Hundan<\/em> has already gained attention globally, with a feature story published on the UNESCO website.<\/p>\n<p>The film\u2019s official trailer is now available on YouTube.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hun Dan \u2013 An Echo of a Dirge | Official Trailer | ROCKWOOD Production x HUM Films\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HJkthGyunp4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a poignant narrative that emphasizes climate change, conservation, cultural heritage, and the harmony between humans and nature,\u201d said Karamat Ali. \u201c<em>Hundan<\/em>\u2014literally meaning \u2018Wood and Stone\u2019\u2014symbolizes nature itself, reminding us of our deep-rooted connection to the environment.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_81958\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-81958\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pamirtimes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Karamat-Ali.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-81958 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pamirtimes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Karamat-Ali.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pamirtimes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Karamat-Ali.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pamirtimes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Karamat-Ali.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pamirtimes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Karamat-Ali.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pamirtimes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Karamat-Ali.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pamirtimes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Karamat-Ali.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-81958\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Karamat Ali, Director<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With stunning cinematography, powerful performances, and a compelling story, <em>HunDan \u2013 An Echo of a Dirge<\/em> is a groundbreaking achievement for the film industry in the Gilgit-Baltistan region.<\/p>\n<p>The team aims to showcase it at international film festivals, followed by a wider release across multiple platforms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: The first-ever feature film in the Burushaski language is set to make its mark on international cinema. 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