Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Ghost School Film Highlights Education Issues in Pakistan
Imagine a school that exists only on paper, not in real life.
That's a 'ghost school.'
A filmmaker named Seemab Gul made a movie called 'Ghost School' about this problem in Pakistan.
The movie follows a 10-year-old girl named Rabia, who tries to find out why her school shut down.
The movie shows how fear and rumors, like the teacher being possessed, can affect a community.
Seemab was inspired by her experiences and aims to share her perspective.
Her film addresses problems in Pakistan’s education, aiming to start a conversation about the challenges girls face in getting an education.
Seemab Gul's debut film, 'Ghost School', premiered at TIFF.
The film highlights the issue of 'ghost schools' and girls' education in Pakistan.
'Ghost School' follows a young girl, Rabia, investigating the closure of her school.
Gul was motivated to make the film after seeing the issues during a tour.
The film is expected to release in Pakistan in the summer of 2026.
- Who
- Seemab Gul, a British-Pakistani filmmaker.
- What
- The film 'Ghost School' which explores challenges in girls' education and the existence of 'ghost schools' in Pakistan.
- When
- Premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
- Where
- Pakistan (setting of the film).
- Why
- To highlight issues within Pakistan's education system, particularly girls’ education.
- Film Title
- Ghost School
- Director
- Seemab Gul
- Debut Feature
- Yes
- Premiere Location
- Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)
- Main Issue Addressed
- Girls’ education and ghost schools in Pakistan
- Planned Pakistan Release
- Summer of 2026