Heer Sial (1965)
- Country
- Pakistan
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The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
This is a Punjabi film from Pakistan that tells the traditional folk tale of Heer and Ranjha. It follows the doomed love between the two central characters. The movie is known for its music but was not a commercial success.
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What happens
Heer Sial (Punjabi: ਹੀਰ ਸਿਆਲ - ہیر سیال), sometimes spelled Heer Siyal, is a 1965 Punjabi-language Pakistani film directed by Jafar Bokhari, starring Firdous (as Heer) and Akmal (as Ranjha) in title roles. Despite its good musical score, the film did not do well at the box office. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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Nai Umar Ki Nai Fasal (1965)- More like this film, on a shelf you can walk up to.It's the lit case on the top shelf.