Son of a Lion

– In the Pakistani tribal village of Darra Adam Khel, a young Pashtun boy Niaz Afridi defies the expec..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.80 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 32 Minutes
Release Year:
2007
Original Name:
بپي شير
Son of a Lion (2007) - Also known as بپي شير

In the Pakistani tribal village of Darra Adam Khel, a young Pashtun boy Niaz Afridi defies the expectations of his father to continue in the family business making weapons and calls for an education.

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Son of a Lion (2007) - Trailer

Release Date:

06 Nov 2009

Language:

Pushto

Director:

Benjamin Gilmour

Writer:

Benjamin Gilmour

Main Actors:

Niaz Khan Shinwari, Baktiyar Ahmed Afridi, Mubasir Afridi, Mohamed Aziz

Plot:

11 year old Niaz's father has been a Pashtun on jihad in Afghanistan. Back in Darra in NWFP of Pakistan, where guns and hashish are common, he wants Niaz to learn to shoot and work in his gun workshop, while Niaz wants to go to school.

Awards:

2 wins & 3 nominations.

Production:

Fortissimo Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
89%