Director Onir's 'We Are Faheem and Karun' wins Hivos award
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Onir's new film, We Are Faheem and Karun, just picked up the Hivos Free to Be Me Award 2026 at Amsterdam's Roze Filmdagen Festival.
The movie tells a heartfelt love story between two men in Kashmir and was recognized for its bold take on LGBTQI+ acceptance and visibility.
Film set to drive LGBTQI+ conversation
The film stands out for challenging social norms in a politically tense region, showing how love can push back against erasure.
Onir called the win a huge validation for queer voices in South Asia, saying it proves their fight for equality is making an impact.
With a June release ahead, the film is set to keep the conversation going about LGBTQI+ rights and representation in cinema.