Hull Independent Cinema: Hanging by a Wire
Reel Cinema Hull, Hull, HU2 8LN
Wednesday 11th November 2026
Hull Independent Cinema presents…
HANGING BY A WIRE
Watch the trailer on Youtube
Dir Mohammed Ali Naqvi | UK, USA, Pakistan | 2026 | 98 mins | Rated 15 | English, Urdu, Pashtu
A retelling of the events of August 22, 2023, in a remote village in northern Pakistan, where schoolchildren regularly cross a mountainous canyon by cable car to reach class. When two of the car's three supporting cables suddenly snap, eight passengers, including six schoolboys, are left dangling roughly hundreds of metres above a ravine. Word spreads fast through the village, drawing family, friends, and neighbours to the site as a desperate rescue effort unfolds against the clock. Combining dramatic reenactments, real drone footage, and interviews with those involved, the film captures a community's collective fight to save its own.
Starring Mohammed Ali Naqvi, Bilal Sami
AWARDS AND FESTIVALS
Sundance Film Festival: Nominee, Grand Jury Prize
World Cinema - Documentary
REVIEWS
"The ticking-clock tension will leave you breathless." ★★★★ Philip De Semlyen, Time Out
"May have all the urgency of a Hollywood disaster movie from the 1970s, but also incorporates an undercurrent of commentary on the neglect of poor rural communities in Pakistan." Allan Hunter, Screen Daily
"Emphasizes the self-reliance of the people of Battagram, who are accustomed to solving problems on their own." Bradley Gibson, Film Threat
"Hanging By a Wire is a nail-biting watch, one that never allows itself to become bogged down in excessive setup or backstory." Brian Farvour, The Playlist
ACCESSIBILITY
Subtitles
This film will be presented with Descriptive Subtitles. In addition to reproducing dialogue, these subtitles include additional non-dialogue sounds available to a hearing audience, e.g. "(sighs)" or "(door creaks)" and song lyrics. In our experience, guests do not find the subtitles distracting, especially as the majority of our films are subtitled foreign language films.
Hull Independent Cinema is working towards making our films more accessible. We have decided to present all our films with Descriptive Subtitles where available.
AGE RATING
HANGING BY A WIRE is rated 15. Under 15s will not be admitted. For more information, please see the film’s page on the BBFC website.
Programme Details
The venue is open all day, so why not come along early to grab a drink and a snack? The programme run time includes an allowance for introductions and up to three trailers. While we will endeavour to accommodate latecomers, this may not always be possible. Please note that we reserve the right to refuse entry, without a refund, to anyone arriving after the advertised start time.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions, please drop us a line at [email protected] or on social media.
HANGING BY A WIRE
Watch the trailer on Youtube
Dir Mohammed Ali Naqvi | UK, USA, Pakistan | 2026 | 98 mins | Rated 15 | English, Urdu, Pashtu
A retelling of the events of August 22, 2023, in a remote village in northern Pakistan, where schoolchildren regularly cross a mountainous canyon by cable car to reach class. When two of the car's three supporting cables suddenly snap, eight passengers, including six schoolboys, are left dangling roughly hundreds of metres above a ravine. Word spreads fast through the village, drawing family, friends, and neighbours to the site as a desperate rescue effort unfolds against the clock. Combining dramatic reenactments, real drone footage, and interviews with those involved, the film captures a community's collective fight to save its own.
Starring Mohammed Ali Naqvi, Bilal Sami
AWARDS AND FESTIVALS
Sundance Film Festival: Nominee, Grand Jury Prize
World Cinema - Documentary
REVIEWS
"The ticking-clock tension will leave you breathless." ★★★★ Philip De Semlyen, Time Out
"May have all the urgency of a Hollywood disaster movie from the 1970s, but also incorporates an undercurrent of commentary on the neglect of poor rural communities in Pakistan." Allan Hunter, Screen Daily
"Emphasizes the self-reliance of the people of Battagram, who are accustomed to solving problems on their own." Bradley Gibson, Film Threat
"Hanging By a Wire is a nail-biting watch, one that never allows itself to become bogged down in excessive setup or backstory." Brian Farvour, The Playlist
ACCESSIBILITY
Subtitles
This film will be presented with Descriptive Subtitles. In addition to reproducing dialogue, these subtitles include additional non-dialogue sounds available to a hearing audience, e.g. "(sighs)" or "(door creaks)" and song lyrics. In our experience, guests do not find the subtitles distracting, especially as the majority of our films are subtitled foreign language films.
Hull Independent Cinema is working towards making our films more accessible. We have decided to present all our films with Descriptive Subtitles where available.
AGE RATING
HANGING BY A WIRE is rated 15. Under 15s will not be admitted. For more information, please see the film’s page on the BBFC website.
Programme Details
The venue is open all day, so why not come along early to grab a drink and a snack? The programme run time includes an allowance for introductions and up to three trailers. While we will endeavour to accommodate latecomers, this may not always be possible. Please note that we reserve the right to refuse entry, without a refund, to anyone arriving after the advertised start time.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions, please drop us a line at [email protected] or on social media.
Price
Ticket price incl. booking fee
£0.00 - £5.24
