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Kamli

Directed by Sarmad Khoosat · 2022 ·

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Is Kamli worth watching?

Yes. Kamli (2022) earns a 75% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

75%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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83% Editorial Rating
79% Audience snapshot · excluded
72 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.5
7.3 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 13m
Cast
Saba Qamar , Hamza Khawaja , Sania Saeed , Nimra Bucha , Omair Rana , Adeel Afzal
Country
Pakistan
Language
Urdu

🏆 1 award win · 1 nomination — Won Best Actress, Lux Style Awards 2023

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (83/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (79%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (72/100).
  • Celluloid Score 75% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

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  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick

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    Is Kamli worth watching?

    Yes — Kamli earns a 75% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick. Read our full review (3.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Bold and divisive — Kamli confronts female desire with Sarmad Khoosat's theatrical instincts and Saba Qamar's career-defining intensity, becoming a Lux Style Awards talking point.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Kamli about?

    A woman's repressed desire and religious guilt collide in Sarmad Khoosat's audacious portrait of female sexuality in conservative Pakistan — Saba Qamar delivers a fearless performance in a film that sparked debate and admiration in equal measure.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Kamli

    Kamli (2022) Review: Desire, Guilt and Silence

    Kamli is Sarmad Khoosat's bold Pakistani drama about a woman's repressed desire and religious guilt, led by a fearless Saba Qamar and as divisive as it is striking.

    Yes, with reservations. Its daring subject and Saba Qamar's intensity reward patient viewers of art-house drama, though its stylised, slow approach will not suit all.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Kamli: frequently asked questions

    Is Kamli worth watching?

    Yes. Kamli (2022) has a Celluloid Score of 75%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    How long is Kamli?

    Kamli runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).

    Who stars in Kamli?

    Kamli is directed by Sarmad Khoosat and stars Saba Qamar, Hamza Khawaja, Sania Saeed, Nimra Bucha, Omair Rana.

    What is the Metascore for Kamli?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Kamli is 72 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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