Waiting for Sunrise is both powerful and sensitive. Its power lies in the film's unflinching look at the lives of the poverty stricken street children of Pakistan. It does so, though, with a sensitivity which allows each child to tell his story with a dignity and honesty which engenders a deep sympathy in those who hear the children's stories.
The viewer cannot fail to identify with the children's plight, which the camera brings up close and personal. Yet, at the same time, the children, themselves, show an intelligence and courage, which is touching, considering their circumstances. Their lives are grim, indeed, and yet there is hope.
An elder expresses deep and warm regard for the children, which, after hearing their stories is understandable, for who then with any feelings at all could not care about them? In this lies their hope, one that seems fragile as presented by the film, but also seems possible. Nevertheless, the film leaves the viewer with a sense of hope, rather than despair, which is the hallmark of any great work of art. That the filmmaker achieves this with a delicate and unobtrusive touch is remarkable. I will be looking forward to seeing more work by this filmmaker. Aneel Ahmad.
The viewer cannot fail to identify with the children's plight, which the camera brings up close and personal. Yet, at the same time, the children, themselves, show an intelligence and courage, which is touching, considering their circumstances. Their lives are grim, indeed, and yet there is hope.
An elder expresses deep and warm regard for the children, which, after hearing their stories is understandable, for who then with any feelings at all could not care about them? In this lies their hope, one that seems fragile as presented by the film, but also seems possible. Nevertheless, the film leaves the viewer with a sense of hope, rather than despair, which is the hallmark of any great work of art. That the filmmaker achieves this with a delicate and unobtrusive touch is remarkable. I will be looking forward to seeing more work by this filmmaker. Aneel Ahmad.
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