Jordanian Cinema Gains Global Recognition with Shanghai Film Festival Selections
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Ed Meza
Summary
Jordanian cinema is gaining international recognition, exemplified by two Jordanian films—Zaid Abu Hamdan's crime thriller "Boomah" and Zain Duraie's family drama "Sink"—being selected for the Shanghai Film Festival. This highlights growing global interest in Jordanian works and provides filmmakers access to important Asian markets.
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VarietyJordanian Cinema Gains Global Recognition with Shanghai Film Festival Selectionsvariety.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe Shanghai Film Festival's selection this year of two Jordanian films, Zaid Abu Hamdan's crime thriller 'Boomah' and Zain Duraie's family drama 'Sink,' illustrates the growing international interest in Jordanian works
Characterized by distinct voices and authentic stories with increasing universal appeal, Jordanian cinema is reaching new global markets and impressing ever more international audiences.
World premiering in Shanghai's Asian New Talent competition, 'Boomah' is s
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