Last Remarks (2012)
As the sun sets on the British Empire, the British rulers of the Indian subcontinent prepare to divide the region into two independent states: India and Pakistan. For the diverse native population, freedom comes at a cost and ethnic violence sweeps the region. On the eve of Pakistani independence in 1947, Arastu Jan, a troubled and isolated native servant to a British master, takes a dose of poison and finds himself with ten minutes to record the confession of his brief lifetime.
Director: Umar Riaz
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: January 1, 2012
Cast
- C. G. Reeves - Hawaldar
- Burton Crane - Sir Edmund
- Daniel Hawk Hicks - Captain Reming
- Zia Mohyeddin - Radio Announcer
- Umar Riaz - Arastu Jan
Screenplay
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Umar Riaz
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Last Remarks about?
- As the sun sets on the British Empire, the British rulers of the Indian subcontinent prepare to divide the region into two independent states: India and Pakistan. For the diverse native population, freedom comes at a cost and ethnic violence sweeps the region. On the eve of Pakistani independence in 1947, Arastu Jan, a troubled and isolated native servant to a British master, takes a dose of poison and finds himself with ten minutes to record the confession of his brief lifetime.
- Who directed Last Remarks?
- Last Remarks was directed by Umar Riaz.
- Who stars in Last Remarks?
- Last Remarks stars C. G. Reeves, Burton Crane, Daniel Hawk Hicks, Zia Mohyeddin, Umar Riaz.
- How long is Last Remarks?
- Last Remarks has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).