Dealing in Desire
Aug 15, 2025 · 13m
Director
Sarmad Sultan KhoosatOverview
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.
Cast of Dealing in Desire
Crew of Dealing in Desire
About Dealing in Desire
What is Dealing in Desire about?
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.
When was Dealing in Desire released?
Dealing in Desire was released on August 15, 2025.
How long is Dealing in Desire?
Dealing in Desire runs 13 minutes.
Who directed Dealing in Desire?
Dealing in Desire was directed by Sarmad Sultan Khoosat.
Who is in the cast of Dealing in Desire?
The cast of Dealing in Desire includes Rasti Farooq.