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Dealing in Desire

202513mSarmad Sultan Khoosat

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Dealing in Desire is a short, experimental film by Sarmad Khoosat and Saba Karim Khan, which explores the power dynamics between men and women, the emotional toll of exploitation and the reclaiming of agency in situations where we assume there is none. It is based on the poem “Dealing in Desire” by Saba Karim Khan and inspired by Manto’s short story, Hatak or The Insult.

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What is Dealing in Desire (2025) about?

Dealing in Desire is a short, experimental film by Sarmad Khoosat and Saba Karim Khan, which explores the power dynamics between men and women, the emotional toll of exploitation and the reclaiming of agency in situations where we assume there is none. It is based on the poem “Dealing in Desire” by Saba Karim Khan and inspired by Manto’s short story, Hatak or The Insult.

Who stars in Dealing in Desire?

Dealing in Desire stars Rasti Farooq. The film was directed by Sarmad Sultan Khoosat.

How long is Dealing in Desire?

Dealing in Desire has a runtime of 13 min and premiered in 2025.

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