Slam
When a Palestinian girl disappears, the Australian media jumps on the news like vultures. She is painted as an Islamic extremist who has joined ISIS.
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Slam
Drama, ThrillerWhen a Palestinian girl disappears, the Australian media jumps on the news like vultures. She is painted as an Islamic extremist who has joined ISIS. Her family vehemently denies the accusations as they struggle to cope with their grief and confusion.
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- Partho Sen-Gupta
- Adam BakriRachael BlakeRebecca BreedsDarina Al JoundiDanielle HorvatAbbey AzizDamian HillLourdes AbdishouJulian MarounRussell Dykstra
- Australia
- English
- 2018
Accolades
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, 2018
Nominated for FIPRESCI Prize, Best Director and Grand Prize
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, 2018
Official Selection
Critics
Variety
“...an outstanding slow-burn thriller..."
Screen Australia
"...a timely, suspenseful thriller that will resonate with audiences both in Australia and internationally.”
Trivia
Featuring an international cast including Adam Bakri, star of Oscar-nominated film Omar, Rachael Blake (Sleeping Beauty, Lantana) and Abbey Aziz (Let it Be Love).
The Slam poetry featured in the film was written specially for the film by famous Australian spoken word poet and performer Candy Royalle, who unfortunately passed away in June 2018.
