Intreview Shamim Sarif THE WORLD UNSEEN (Feature) / Entrevista Shamim Sarif THE WORLD UNSEEN

Online, December 16, 2009 (Newswire.com) - What is your film about?

"The World Unseen" is set in South Africa in the 1950s and it is about the unexpected relationship between two very different women. On a deeper level, it is about integrity, honesty and daring to challenge conventions, no matter where you are or what community you are born into.

How is it doing in the festival circuit? Has it received any award? Any other merit?

"The World Unseen" has done incredibly well on the festival circuit. It has won 21 awards to date, including many Audience Awards which is very special for me, because viewers have clearly responded well to the film.

Who are the members of the cast and how was your relationship with them?

Lisa Ray and Sheetal Sheth play the two leads. They work very differently on set, and I had a great time with both of them. I learned a lot about their acting processes and they were fun to have around, and passionate about their work, which is important for me.

How was the production process?

Production was wonderful. I owe most of that to my partner, Hanan, who is the best producer I could wish for, in that she is very careful to keep the creative vision intact while keeping the budget manageable. She works very hard and we assembled a team of mainly women, who were all excited about the story and bringing it to the screen.

Are you coming to LesGaiCineMad in November to present your film?

I wish I could be there to introduce "The World Unseen" but I have prior travelling commitments, but I hope maybe next year!

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