Noted Pakistani filmmaker and Oscar recipient Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy will be making an appearance in Davos, Switzerland.
According to a statement issued from her office she will be speaking at the 47th World Economic Forum’s annual three day meeting planned to commence from January 17th.
Been provided an opportunity to speak at a global forum is a great prestige for the artist and she is excited to represent the artist community and her country.
Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy rose to the limelight when she became the first Pakistani to receive an Academy award for her documentary, Saving Face (2012). Though the subject matter stirred controversies she continued producing documentaries and films, receiving much acclaim.
Her appearance at the World Economic Forum would mark another milestone in her career as she will become the first artist to be graced with such an honor. It will provide her an opportunity to voice her opinions in front of over 2,500 participants from 100 countries participate, including business leaders, international political leaders, selected intellectuals, and journalists.
The World Economic Forum is a Swiss non-profit organization that rallies a massive gathering of influential people from around the world to discuss pressing global issues. The forum is religiously held every year in January.
Aside from Chinoy other notable speakers include Al Gore, James Oliver and Karan Johar. the Prime Minister of Pakistan has also left for Davos to be a part of this prestigious event.
Via Geo
ASA. Sharmeen aapa made an awesome documentary, which told the world that in Pakistan women are attacked with acid. Now that was superb marketing for our country which is already facing multiple challenges. Purely because of this documentary our nation’s esteem was elevated in the eyes of the world. We attracted a lot of foreign investment, our foes turned into friends, infact I can’t describe all the positive marketing this documentary did for us in the world. She deserves an oscar, screening of her documentary in government offices and what not. I think our beloved writer could have provided more glowing tributes to the awesome aapa Sharmeen. (note: sarcasm intended)
On a serious note, here I would appreciate the efforts of Mussarat Misbah of Depilex Smile Again Foundation who did something meaningful for our attacked sisters, instead of looking forward to an Oscar and tainting Pakistan’s image in the process.
The work of Mussarat Misbah is a sample of excellence for those who want to highlight these issues
Can aapa Dare to make even a 10 minute documentary for victims of Drones .Damn she cannot as she isnt paid for issue created by her payers.
correct your facts, Aapa nahi Aunty hai woh.
Phir Yar Dangal Main Bechara Amir Khan Q Itni Mehnat Kiya tha ?
:p
Filmmaker, LOL!
Her Father’s name was also in the Panama leaks. Everyone just seems to forget that lol