Arifa
Originally released in 2017. Arifa is a feature film. directed by Sadia Saeed.
Starring Shermin Hassan
Synopsis
An off-kilter, darkly funny story of a young British-Pakistani woman navigating her way through life. Arifa is a woman still finding her way in the world. Unlucky in love, things scarcely seem to improve when she becomes entangled with mysterious ‘professional gamer’ Riccardo. Just like the other men in her life – namely her absentee, bootlegging father Hameed – evasiveness and commitment issues are everywhere. As she unpicks the issues she encounters in her life, helped in part by her counsellor Shabana, Arifa will find herself growing up, and realising that things don’t always turn out as you might expect.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arifa about?
An off-kilter, darkly funny story of a young British-Pakistani woman navigating her way through life. Arifa is a woman still finding her way in the world. Unlucky in love, things scarcely seem to i...
Who directed Arifa?
Arifa was directed by Sadia Saeed.
How long is Arifa?
Arifa has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Arifa released?
Arifa was released on April 22, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Arifa?
The main cast of Arifa includes Shermin Hassan.