Sheer Qorma starring Shabana Azmi, Swara Bhasker and Divya Dutta has been making noise in several prestigious international LGBTQ festivals. The film had its world premier at one of the largest LGBTQ festivals – Frameline. After watching the film, American actress Allison Tolman, known for her character in Fargo has shared her love for the movie on her social media. Here is what she said
Allison Tolman shared, “It’s a profound and lovely film. And it’s so important for American audiences to wrap our heads around what LGBTQ issues look like in countries and cultures other than our own. #PrideMonth is a great reminder of our responsibilities as allies world wide.”
Director Faraz Ansari added after her response , “I have such mad respect and regard for Allison Tolman and her absolutely brilliant body of work — right from Fargo to Why Women Kill… I am a fan! I’m absolutely honoured to have Allison’s support for Sheer Qorma. It goes such a long way to have not just visibility but also recognition by an actor as powerful as Allison. I’m very grateful for her support to our film. Here’s hoping I get to collaborate with her soon and create something beautiful together!”
Producer Marijke Desouza said, “We are very very happy to see our film, Sheer Qorma, being recognised and appreciated by Allison Tolman. In our movement towards mainstreaming all kinds of love and acceptance, her support for our film truly helps us in amplifying all that our film stands for. Grateful and elated for Allison’s support.”
Recently, the film also won the Grand Jury Narrative Short at the Gasparilla International Film Festival
Faraz added,“First wins are always very special. When I read the news that Sheer Qorma won the Grand Jury Award at Gasparilla International Film Festival, I was sitting with my mom on the dinner table having breakfast. I screamed so loudly and broke out into a dance, jumping all over. This win is also so special because for a queer film to win the biggest award at a mainstream film festival is always a very big deal. I’m very grateful that the jury chose our film and honoured it. A film like Sheer Qorma isn’t made everyday and I am grateful that they world is now getting to experience it.”