Summary: Shamim Sarif brings her award-winning debut novel, "The World Unseen," to the screen for a sweeping tale of forbidden love in unforgiving times, inspired by her grandmother's stories of 1950s South Africa facing the birth pangs of apartheid. Distributed byRegent Releasing on November 7th, "The World Unseen" offers what the British Film Institute has called "a rare combination of intricate character study and engaging narrative" along with a compelling statement about the individual's quest for fulfillment against a backdrop of social coercion, violence, and pain. She discusses the film with lead actress Sheetal Sheth and KPCC’s Shirley Jahad. he film with lead actress Sheetal Sheth and KPCC’s Shirley Jahad.
