Emergence: Out of the Shadows
The South Asian Film Festival of Montréal (FFASMontréal), the only festival of its kind in the greater Montreal area, is dedicated to exploring the work of filmmakers of South Asian origin and themes relevant to the Indian subcontinent. The festival is committed to showcasing recent artistic works that contribute to debate and explore the world we inhabit.
Sheer Qorma is a story of belonging and acceptance, identity and family, and how it comes together under one roof, as resilient, queer Muslim women and non-binary characters of color, choose to embrace love that exists beyond their personal beliefs and social moralities.
Emergence: Out of the Shadows explores the experiences of LGBTQ+ members of the South Asian community. Growing up in conservative South Asian households made it difficult for Kayden, Jag and Amar to accept and express their sexuality. This lead to a youth haunted by denial, shame and despair, sometimes even threatening their lives. Nonetheless, they've emerged and bravely share their stories with us through this documentary feature-length film.
