Indus Blues (2018) User Reviews

Marvellous piece of art!

[avikchohan · 9/10 · 4 May 2020]

Indus blues is a musical journey of Unexplored territories of Pakistan. The film has it all, as in a struggle of an artist to be a Maestro of their craft. Generations has passed but the craft and instruments are still the same. Wonderfully narrated by Jawad sharif and Team.

Essential Film Out of Pakistan

[arshadfilms1 · 9/10 · 3 May 2020]

Indus Blues is breathtakingly beautiful, It is a tale of dying cultures across Pakistan - a country that has traded culture and beauty for Wahabism and 18th century colonial prudishness. The film is very bold in its attempt to document the struggles of folk music in a country that has literally started to look at music as something haram (forbidden). Bravo! Everyone needs to watch this film.

A blunt tale of profound pain that is beauty to the eyes and ears.

[zaofishanqureshi · 10/10 · 3 May 2020]

Indus Blues is beautifully shot with distinct background music throughout the film. But, aesthetic value aside, it is an important and heartfelt social commentary on our attitudes of exclusion when it comes to music as part of culture, even if it's our very own folk music. Our idea of culture is so deeply ingrained in theology that it almost becomes impossible to add any aesthetic and entertainment value to what shapes our culture. The blunt but true tales of pain, agony and survival of these folk musicians and instrument makers will open your eyes to a profoundness you've never experienced before.

Goosebumps

[syedakashmalaiiui · 10/10 · 3 May 2020]

This film will take you to the unexplored world of music and artist, their struggle, their belief. You will relate to them in a way never before. Heart touching and thought provoking, a must watch!