This event will take place at 17:15–18:15 BST, and will be held in person only.

Wood, Spice and Dough is a moving short documentary set in Pakistan’s Hunza Valley, tracing the lives of three women who chose to reimagine their futures.

Against the backdrop of societal expectations placed upon them as daughters, wives and mothers, each woman charts a different path: one trains as a carpenter, another becomes a chef, and the third opens a food stall. Through their work—shaping wood, blending spice, and preparing dough—they build new lives for themselves and their families.

The film is both an intimate portrait of resilience and a meditation on creativity, labour, and self-determination. Rooted in the landscapes and communities of Hunza, the documentary reflects on what it means to step beyond prescribed roles and pursue one’s own sense of purpose.

This in-person event will include a screening of selected scenes from the film, along with some context from the filmmaker on what she has been aiming to achieve through her work, and time for audience questions.