Abu
Synopsis
As a gay man, filmmaker Arshad Khan examines his troubled relationship with his devout, Muslim father Abu. Using family archives and movies, Khan explores his struggle with his identity and compares it to his parents attempts to fit into Canada.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne Queer Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arshad Khan
- Screenplay & Story
- Arshad Khan
- Original Title
- Abu
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, Urdu
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arshad Khan
Arshad Khan
Department Leadership Roster
Arshad Khan
Director
Arshad Khan
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Abu.
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aGLIFF 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions About Abu
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What is Abu about?
As a gay man, filmmaker Arshad Khan examines his troubled relationship with his devout, Muslim father Abu. Using family archives and movies, Khan explores his struggle with his identity and compares it to his parents attempts to fit into Canada.
Who directed Abu?
Abu was directed by Arshad Khan.
Who stars in Abu?
The principal cast of Abu includes Not specified.
When was Abu released and how long is it?
Abu was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.