Synopsis: "Special Cinema Edition exclusive for IFFM 2015" Burka Avenger is set in the fictional town of Halwapur in northern Pakistan. It features a super heroine who wears a burqa as a disguise to conceal her identity while fighting villains. Her alter ego is Jiya, an “inspirational teacher” at an all-girls’ school. Jiya fights corrupt politicians and vengeful mercenaries who attempt to shut down girls’ schools, using “Takht Kabadi”, a martial art that involves throwing books and pens. The animated series and short film is being praised for promoting women’s education in Pakistan and has received accolade from all over the world.