Shikwa/Jawab — The Short Film
“The Painting of Death”
Synopsis
Three strangers find money scattered on the streets. How they use it reveals their true character, deciding their fate in the afterlife—redemption, ruin, or something far worse. How far will choices take them?
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Shikwa/Jawab - (Award winning Short Film).
Type: Clip • Published 2024-11-10
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Production Budget
$5
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Worldwide Gross
$5
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Box Office Return
1x
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raees Jeelani
- Screenplay & Story
- Meer Muazzam
- Original Title
- Shikwa/Jawab — The Short Film
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- English, Kashmiri, Urdu
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Budget
- $5
- Worldwide Gross
- $5
- Production Studios
- Raees Jeelani, Bleed Ink
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raees Jeelani
Meer Muazzam
Raees Jeelani
Department Leadership Roster
Meer Muazzam
Writer
Raees Jeelani
Director
Raees Jeelani
Editor
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What is Shikwa/Jawab — The Short Film about?
Three strangers find money scattered on the streets. How they use it reveals their true character, deciding their fate in the afterlife—redemption, ruin, or something far worse. How far will choices take them?
Who directed Shikwa/Jawab — The Short Film?
Shikwa/Jawab — The Short Film was directed by Raees Jeelani.
Who stars in Shikwa/Jawab — The Short Film?
The principal cast of Shikwa/Jawab — The Short Film includes Huzaib Tantray, Haseeb Bhat, Uzair Javed, Khadim Bhat, Meer Muazzam.
When was Shikwa/Jawab — The Short Film released and how long is it?
Shikwa/Jawab — The Short Film was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 14m.
What was the box office and production budget of Shikwa/Jawab — The Short Film?
Shikwa/Jawab — The Short Film had a reported production budget of $5 and grossed $5 at the worldwide box office (1 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shikwa/Jawab — The Short Film?
Shikwa/Jawab — The Short Film holds official age classifications: IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.).