Calling all film aficionados! Come on down to the Lahore library as we watch two BAFTA 2024 nominated short films titled “Crab Day” and “Gorka”.
Join us as we explore the themes of coming of age and adolescence through the lens of these films.
Synopsis of Crab Day: As part of a fishing community’s annual ritual, a young boy must catch his first crab in order to become a man and gain his father’s approval.
Synopsis of Gorka: A French exchange student visits England for the first time and finds himself at the centre of a British family dynamic.
The screening will be followed by a moderated conversation on the films with the facilitator, Amar Ali.
Event details:
Date: Saturday, 13 September 2025
Time: 4 pm - 5 pm
Age Group: 18 and above
Location: British Council Lahore Library
Free for members and non-members to participate
Register here:
https://forms.office.com/e/Fcu5M1nTSp
Prior registration is mandatory and registration will close on Friday, 12 September 2025 at 3 pm. This event is appropriate for adults aged 18 and above. Please note that you will receive a confirmation email from our library team with access guideline details before the event day. If you face any difficulty in the registration process, please write to us at
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About Amar Ali:
Amar Ali is a filmmaker, editor and video specialist with over a decade long experience in the creative industry. He has a Bachelors Degree in Film and TV from the National College of Arts. Amar loves watching films and dissecting them from a filmmaker's lens. He is excited to bring his industry experience and moderate the conversation with the event participants.
Equality Policy:
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https://www.britishcouncil.org/about-us/how-we-work/policies/safeguarding
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