Supermodel Gigi Hadid has shown support for The Glassworker, Pakistan's first hand-drawn animated feature film, by sharing stills from the movie on her Instagram story.

Her gesture has given the film global attention and highlighted rising appreciation for Pakistani cinema.

Directed by Usman Riaz, The Glassworker took more than ten years to complete. The film tells the story of Vincent, a young apprentice glassblower, and Alliz, a gifted violinist, whose lives connect during a time of war.

The story touches on themes of love, loss, and the struggles of life during war, all brought to life through beautiful, hand-drawn animation.

The movie has already been praised for its animation and storytelling, winning recognition at several international film festivals. It has also been selected as Pakistan's official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the Academy Awards.

As The Glassworker continues to make waves internationally, it stands as a proud moment for Pakistan and a reminder of the power of storytelling through art.