Capturing women’s dreams in Hunza: filmmaker conversation and screening
Aga Khan Centre, London, N1C 4DN
Wednesday 8th April 2026
Join us for a filmmaker conversation and screening of Wood, Spice and Dough, a short documentary set in Pakistan’s Hunza Valley.
The film follows three women who choose to reshape their futures beyond expected roles. One trains as a carpenter, another becomes a chef, and the third opens a food stall. Through their work, they build new paths for themselves and their families.
Set within the landscapes and communities of Hunza, the documentary offers a close look at creativity, labour, and self-determination.
The event includes selected scenes from the film, followed by a conversation with the filmmaker and audience Q&A.
About the filmmaker
Sarah Jehaan Khan studied Theology and Religion at the University of Oxford and works in climate policy research in Pakistan. Her documentary work focuses on environmental and social themes.
In 2025, she was selected as the youngest participant in the Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Residency. Wood, Spice and Dough reflects her connection to Hunza and its communities.
The film follows three women who choose to reshape their futures beyond expected roles. One trains as a carpenter, another becomes a chef, and the third opens a food stall. Through their work, they build new paths for themselves and their families.
Set within the landscapes and communities of Hunza, the documentary offers a close look at creativity, labour, and self-determination.
The event includes selected scenes from the film, followed by a conversation with the filmmaker and audience Q&A.
About the filmmaker
Sarah Jehaan Khan studied Theology and Religion at the University of Oxford and works in climate policy research in Pakistan. Her documentary work focuses on environmental and social themes.
In 2025, she was selected as the youngest participant in the Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Residency. Wood, Spice and Dough reflects her connection to Hunza and its communities.
