‘Boomah,’ Gritty New Feature From ‘Daughters of Abdulrahman’ Director Zaid Abu Hamdan, Set For Shanghai Film Festival Bow
Jordanian director Zaid Abu Hamdan is set to premiere his new crime thriller 'Boomah' at the Shanghai International Film Festival. The film explores themes of survival and female empowerment in Jordan, featuring a cast of prominent regional actors.
Why it matters
The film highlights the growing international recognition of Arab cinema and the use of film to address complex social issues in the Middle East.
Jordanian director Zaid Abu Hamdan is set to launch the follow up to his female empowerment drama “Daughters of Abdulrahman,” the gritty crime thriller “Boomah,” set to soon bow from the Shanghai International Film Festival that is becoming an increasingly prominent launching pad for Arab cinema.
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