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As Light as Air Director Umair Bilal on Surrendering to Sehwan

The Invisible Hand: Umair Bilal's Surrender to Sehwan Pakistani filmmaker Umair Bilal's experience in Sehwan, a Sufi shrine town, changed him – and his film, "As Light as Air," forever.

Unlike many documentaries, which impose a narrative on their subject, Bilal's film eschews traditional structures for an immersive experience.

The Sensory Fragmentation Bilal's journey began with sensory impressions: people praying in deep absorption, the smell of burning incense, and devotional music.

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