Pakistani Crime Thriller ‘Jujji’ Acquired by Buffalo 8 for Worldwide Distribution, Trailer Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)
Key Takeaways
- Buffalo 8 acquired the global distribution rights for the Pakistani crime thriller "Jujji."
- The film is a neo-noir directed by Habib Shahzad, focusing on detectives hunting a serial killer in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
- "Jujji" has already won several awards, including the top prize at the Gandhara Independent Film Festival 2024.
- Buffalo 8 executives praised the film for its bold storytelling and global appeal, signaling an evolution in independent filmmaking.
- The film is scheduled for an on-demand launch in the U.S. and U.K. on November 21st.
Buffalo 8 has announced the acquisition of global distribution rights for the Pakistani neo-noir crime thriller "Jujji," directed by Habib Shahzad and written by Ahmad Umar Ayaz. The film, a co-production between BHM Films and Yūgen Studios, focuses on two detectives in Rawalpindi whose investigation into a serial murderer forces them to examine their own moral boundaries as justice blurs with revenge. Director Shahzad emphasized that the film aims to prove Pakistani cinema's global resonance while capturing the essence of Rawalpindi. "Jujji" has already received critical acclaim, winning the top prize at the Gandhara Independent Film Festival 2024 and best feature at the Punjab Police Film Festival 2024. Nikki Stier Justice of Buffalo 8 highlighted the film's significance as a bold, genre-defying thriller that signals the exciting global evolution of independent filmmaking. The movie will be released on demand in the U.S. and U.K. on November 21st via Amazon and Verizon Fios/Vubiquity.
