Pakistan, March 21 -- The UK Asian Film Festival has revealed its Opening and Closing films for its 27th edition, along with the theme. Running from May 1 to May 11 across London, Leicester, and Coventry, the festival is presented by Tongues on Fire, with support from the BFI Audience Projects Fund, backed by National Lottery funding.

The festival continues to champion South Asian women in film, both on-screen and behind the scenes. Each year, it challenges patriarchal norms, sparks important conversations, and advocates for gender equality in the film industry.

This year's theme, 'Longing and Belonging', will highlight films that explore the profound human experience of seeking connection, identity, and purpose.

Whether through the ac...