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Karachi International Film Festival — Ciepie Winners & Films

Karachi · held each December

Also known as the Kara Film Festival (KaraFilm), Pakistan’s pioneering international film festival ran annually in Karachi from 2001 to 2009 — a jury-driven showcase that fought for indie features, documentaries, and cross-border dialogue when local cinema was at a historic low. Its Ciepie awards crowned films such as Firaaq and Khamosh Pani; later Karachi initiatives such as PIFF continue the city’s festival tradition.

2 titles across 2 editions in our catalogue. Editions run newest first; within each edition, verified festival winners lead, followed by Celluloid Score. Browse Pakistan cinema on Pakistan.

Quick Answer: What are the best Karachi films?

Karachi International Film Festival is held in Karachi, Pakistan each December. Its top prize is the Ciepie. Celluloid ranks 2 films across 2 editions by four-input Celluloid Score, with award winners first. The highest-rated Karachi film on Celluloid is Khamosh Pani (2003) at 80%. Latest edition in the catalogue: Karachi 2009. 2 verified festival prize winners are called out on this page.

Ciepie and other prize winners: Firaaq (Ciepie for Best Feature Film, 2009) , Khamosh Pani (Special Jury Award, 2003)

Highest-rated Karachi movies on Celluloid

All-time quality view — four-input Celluloid Score, not jury order. For the circuit explainer see festival prizes decoded and Asia’s biggest film festivals.

  1. Khamosh Pani 2003 · 80%
  2. Firaaq 2009 · 70%

Karachi 2009 films and winners · 1 film

Karachi 2003 films and winners · 1 film

Frequently asked questions

What is the Karachi International Film Festival?

Also known as the Kara Film Festival (KaraFilm), Pakistan’s pioneering international film festival ran annually in Karachi from 2001 to 2009 — a jury-driven showcase that fought for indie features, documentaries, and cross-border dialogue when local cinema was at a historic low. Its Ciepie awards crowned films such as Firaaq and Khamosh Pani; later Karachi initiatives such as PIFF continue the city’s festival tradition. It is held in Karachi each December.

What is the Ciepie?

The Ciepie is the top prize of the Karachi International Film Festival in Karachi. Celluloid lists Karachi films with verified prizes on this hub, ranked by four-input Celluloid Score rather than jury politics.

Which films won awards at the Karachi International Film Festival?

Award winners from Karachi in the Celluloid catalogue include Firaaq (Ciepie for Best Feature Film, 2009), Khamosh Pani (Special Jury Award, 2003).

Who won at Karachi 2009?

Karachi 2009 prize winners in the Celluloid catalogue: Firaaq (Ciepie for Best Feature Film).

What is the highest-rated Karachi film on Celluloid?

Khamosh Pani (2003) leads our Karachi selection with a 80% Celluloid Score, averaged from four possible rating inputs.

How does Celluloid rank Karachi movies?

Karachi International Film Festival pages group films by edition year (newest first). Inside each edition, verified festival winners lead, then four-input Celluloid Score (editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb — audience separate). This is catalogue order, not an official festival ranking.