The Queen of My Dreams
97m * Comedy * Drama * South-Asian
Canadian Pakistani co-production
Synopsis: Against the backdrop of a shared obsession with Bollywood fantasy, Mariam, a Pakistani Muslim woman, and her Canadian-born daughter Azra come of age in two different eras.
World Premiere: Toronto International Film Festival (2023)
UK Premiere: BFI London Film Festival (2023)
US Premiere: SXSW (2024)
Theatrical release: March 22nd, 2024
Writer/Director: Fawzia Mirza
Producer: Jason Levangie, Andria Wilson, Marc Tetreault
Casting (Pakistan): Meher Jaffri (Bodhi Works)
World Sales: LevelK
Canadian Distribution: Cineplex Pictures
UK & Ireland Distribution: Peccadillio Pictures
Eastern Europe Distribution: HBO
Indonesian Distribution: PT Falcon
Main Cast:
Amrit Kaur
Nimra Bucha
Hamza Haq
Ali Kazmi
Meher Jaffri
Reviews
Variety
“A film bursting with creative energy and distinctive aesthetic sensibilities”
Hollywood Reporter
Deadline
In the Seat
“LevelK takes on international sales for TIFF-bound ‘The Queen Of My Dreams’”
Screen Daily
Variety