Movie

Dealing in Desire

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.

Director

Sarmad Sultan Khoosat

Screenplay

Sarmad Sultan Khoosat

Status

Released

Release date

15/08/2025

Original language

English