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Oscars: Pakistan Picks ‘Hanging by a Wire’ for Best International Feature Film Race

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Hollywood Reporter

What happened

Mohammed ali Naqvi’s film about an August 2023 cable car emergency is the first documentary selected as the country’s entry at the Academy Awards.

Key facts

  • Mohammed ali Naqvi’s film about an August 2023 cable car emergency is the first documentary selected as the country’s entry at the Academy Awards.
  • Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:15:04 UTC.

Why it matters

Release schedules, box office and industry deals show where audience attention and studio money are moving next.

What to watch next

  • Confirmed release or premiere dates
  • Opening figures and audience reception
  • Follow-on deals or casting announcements

Coverage timeline

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  1. Oscars: Pakistan Picks ‘Hanging by a Wire’ for Best International Feature Film Race

  2. Skydance: Gerhard Zeiler’s Political Aspirations Leave Kevin MacLellan In Driver’s Seat For Top International Role

Sources

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