Zaid Abu Hamdan's Crime Thriller 'Boomah' to Premiere at Shanghai International Film Festival
By
Nick Vivarelli
Crusty in the right places. Worth the chew.
Summary
Jordanian director Zaid Abu Hamdan is set to premiere his gritty crime thriller "Boomah" at the Shanghai International Film Festival, following up on his female empowerment drama "Daughters of Abdulrahman." The film, shot in Jordan during a challenging period for the region, is described as a raw, emotionally charged feature that continues the director's focus on women's issues within a crime thriller framework. The Shanghai International Film Festival is noted as an increasingly prominent launching pad for Arab cinema.
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