A Pakistani film based on forced conversions has won an award at the Cannes Film Festival

 The Losing Side Wins Best Human Rights Film in November.

The losing side

Pakistani film The Losing Side, which documents the issue of forced religious conversions in Sindh, won an award at the Cannes International Film Festival in the Best Human Rights Film category in November.

Released under the Jawad Sharif Film Company banner, the film was submitted for the award a few months ago and received a nomination in mid-December. Taking to Instagram, Sharif excitedly announced that his film has now won an award. This is great news on this last day of 2022,” the director wrote. “Our film, The Losing Side, won Best Film on Human Rights at the Cannes International Film Festival in Sindh, won an award at the Cannes International Film Festival in the Best Human Rights Film category in November.

According to Jawad Sharif's official film website, The Losing Side tells the harrowing story of four women - Fahito, Simran, Kiran and Rina - who are "victims of forced conversion and forced marriage".

The Pakistani film The Losing Side, which documents the case of forced religious conversions. The film follows the views of many activists, politicians and
legal experts who help promote "the debate about why these barbaric
practices continue on a daily basis"

Sharif also revealed in the director's statement section the reason for making this movie. He noted: "The disturbing and dehumanizing pattern of forced conversion of Hindu women in Sindh is a subject that has only been addressed in opinions and speeches. While some victims prefer not to appear in the spotlight,  others are willing to come forward and talk about their experience, if that even helps.' someone else not to go through the same thing.

Sharaf stressed the need to produce such a film in Pakistan. "It was critical for us to see this. For us to see that one of the most marginalized and vulnerable communities in our country is at risk of having their lives quickly and brutally taken over by anyone who chooses to do so. These criminals are not only protected, they are celebrated and rewarded.” Signs of respect for these barbaric acts.

Sharif also hopes this documentary will help people document the plight of these victims and calls on the authorities to act immediately. He wrote: "No one is free until we are all free.

I hope this documentary will open our eyes to the pressure for immediate and structural reform.