Project Description

‘Weight of the Sky’ is a 40-50 minute documentary film, 
that explores the intertwined nature of the climate crisis, 
resistant communities and spirituality in southern Pakistan.

2022/23



The weight of the sky

The documentary follows three characters: Fatima, 
who fights for the rights of her fishing community.

Bilal, who looks after the shrine where many people pray, that the sea will spare Karachi - a metropolis affected by rising sea levels metropolis affected by rising sea levels.

And Osman, who is trying to keep his dream of sustainable agriculture alive after devastating floods.

Produced by:
Under the sun Collective

Teaser editing: Vasilia So