Dealing in Desire
Dealing in Desire is a short, experimental film by Sarmad Khoosat and Saba Karim Khan, which explores the power dynamics between men and women, the emotional toll of exploitation and the reclaiming of agency in situations where we assume there is none. It is based on the poem “Dealing in Desire” by Saba Karim Khan and inspired by Manto’s short story, Hatak or The Insult.
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Sarmad Sultan Khoosat Director · Nadeem Abbas Editor Fyque Nadeem Production designer
First release August 15, 2025 · Languages English, Urdu
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Original language
English
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English · Urdu
Release dates
Pakistan · August 15, 2025
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