Song of Lahore (2015)
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- PG
- 1h 22min
- Documentary, Music
- 13 Nov 2015 (USA)
- Movie
Song of Lahore follows several Pakistani musicians, and asks if there is still room for them in a society roiled by conflict. Featuring the music of the Sachal Jazz Ensemble, and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis.
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Awards:
- 3 nominations.
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Cast
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Najaf Ali | ... |
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Rafiq Ahmed | ... |
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Saleem Khan | ... |
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Asad Ali | ... |
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Muhammad Zia ul-Haq | ... |
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Izzat Majeed | ... |
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Nijat Ali | ... |
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Baqir Abbas | ... |
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| Wynton Marsalis | ... |
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Ballu Khan | ... |
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Sachal Studios Orchestra | ... |
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Savinder Singh | ... |
Background
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Directed by
| Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy | ||
| Andy Schocken | ||
Produced by
| Dan Cogan | ... | executive producer |
| Geralyn White Dreyfous | ... | executive producer |
| Natalie Massenet | ... | executive producer |
| Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy | ... | producer |
| Guy Oseary | ... | executive producer |
| Andy Schocken | ... | producer |
| Nadir Siddiqui | ... | Field Producer |
| Vijay Vaidyanathan | ... | executive producer |
| David L. Waechter | ... | executive producer |
Cinematography by
| Asad Faruqi | ||
Editing by
| Flavia de Souza | ||
Editorial Department
| Alvaro Barrasa | ... | colorist |
| Zehra Naqvi | ... | assistant editor |
| Shaheen Nazerali | ... | assistant editor |
| Jack Reynolds | ... | Colorist/on-line Editor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| James Sapione | ... | second unit director |
| Jim Sapione | ... | second unit director |
Sound Department
| Cody Ball | ... | sound editor |
| Matthew Polis | ... | re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor |
| Nicholas Schenck | ... | sound editor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Hiram Becker | ... | camera operator |
| Liam Dalzell | ... | additional cinematography |
| Justin Schein | ... | additional cinematography |
| Andrew Trost | ... | camera operator |
| Joshua Z Weinstein | ... | additional cinematography |
Additional Crew
| Jeffrey M. Lawhorn | ... | distribution legal: Cowan DeBaets Abrahams & Sheppard, LLP |
| Christopher Tricarico | ... | Evp: Business And Legal Affairs- Broad Green |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Broad Green Pictures (2015) (United States) (theatrical)
- Euro Space (2016) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Senlis (2016) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Shout! Factory (2021) (United States) (tv) (VOD)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2017) (Finland) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Song of Lahore examines the lives and the cultural heritage of Pakistan's classical musicians, and asks whether there is still room for them in a society roiled by social and religious upheaval. After toiling in obscurity for years, an innovative album leads Sachal Studios to international acclaim, and a triumphant concert with Wynton Marsalis and his orchestra at Jazz at Lincoln Center. This feature length documentary by Academy Award winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Andy Schocken follows their dramatic journey, and asks if they will ever find an audience at home. |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Lahore Is The Second Largest City Of Pakistan See more » |