''Sinjar'' is a 2018 Indian Jasari language film written and directed by

Pampally Pampally (born 1979), is an Indian film director and screenwriter from Kerala state. His debut feature film, ''Sinjar'', was selected as the Best Feature Film in Jasari and the Best Debut Film of a Director at the 65th National Film Awards in ...

. The movie grabbed the Best Feature Film in Jasari and Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director at the 65th National Film Awards, which were declared at New Delhi on 13 April 2018. Sinjar also won award in Best Debut Film of a Director. This is the first movie shot in Jasari language and the director saw it as an attempt at reviving the language.

Plot

The film's plot centers around Ansar, the protagonist, his sister Suhara, and Ansar's fiancée Fida. According to their customs, Ansar did not bring Fida home until after the wedding. However, the story takes a dramatic turn when Suhara and Fida are kidnapped by ISIS terrorists while working abroad. The Ministry of External Affairs eventually rescues them and brings them back to Lakshadweep, along with several other women who had also been working overseas. It is later revealed through the media that the rescued women were subjected to brutal sexual violence by the ISIS terrorists. This news shakes Ansar, who begins to doubt Fida's past and whether she too was a victim of such atrocities. When he confronts Fida, she falls unconscious and later reveals that she is pregnant. Ansar, overwhelmed by the situation, decides to end their engagement. The film also explores the issue of sexual violence against women, as Suhara reveals that she too was a victim of similar abuse. This becomes a topic of discussion among the islanders. Meanwhile, Fida decides to raise her child as a pious Muslim. The film addresses sensitive topics related to sexual violence, cultural customs, and the challenges faced by women in certain situations. The storytelling approach is intended to be informative and thought-provoking, while also maintaining a neutral and objective tone.

Cast

Musthafa Muhammad Musthafa (Malayalam: ) is an Indian actor and director who predominantly works in Malayalam film industry. He won special mention for his performance in the film ''Ain'' in the 62nd National Film Awards. Musthafa came into the limelig ...

as Ansar *

Srinda Arhaan Srinda (born 20 August 1985) is an Indian actress, model, and dubbing artist who predominantly works in the Malayalam cinema. Her debut film was '' Four Friends'' (2010). She is best known for her roles in Malayalam movies '' 22 Female Kottayam' ...

as Fida *

Mythili Brighty Balachandran (born 24 March 1988), better known by her stage name Mythili, is an Indian actress who appears in Malayalam films. She made her debut in the 2009 Malayalam film '' Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha'' which ...

as Suhara * Binoy Nambala as Haris * Sethulekshmi Amma as Umma * Munshi Dileep as Hansa * Kottayam Padman as Ahemed Haji * Durga as Umma * Yassar as Subair * Rishin Sali as Agent * Lakshmi S. as Fathimathatha * Sumaya as Sunaina * Siyana as Daughter * P.I.Kunjikoya as Advocate * Sajad Bright as Asees * Bamban Kattupuram as Thangal * Fakrudheen as Mukri * Noor Varnalayam as Koya * Gayathri as Lady Doctor * Awri Rahman as Ward Member

Awards

References

External links

* {{National Film Award Best First Film of a Director Best Debut Feature Film of a Director National Film Award winners