PREVIEW: The Lady of Heaven (15)

WHO’S IN IT?

Denise Black (The Last Tree), Gabriel Cartade (film debut), Ray Fearon (The Protégé), Mark Anthony Brighton (Doctor Strange), Chris Jarman (Johnny English Reborn), Albane Courtois (And Then I Was French), Oscar Garland (film debut), Andrew Harrison (Cash and Curry), Sami Karim (Blackbird), Christopher Sciueref (Skyfall), Lucas Bond (Summerland), Levan Saginashvili (film debut), Dimitri Andreas (Layer Cake), David Katsarava (My Dad’s Girlfriend)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Eli King (film debut), director; Sheikh Al-Habib (film debut), writer; Matthew Kuipers (Slaughter), producer; Craig Pruess (Bend It Like Beckham), composer; Mike Brewster (The Christmas Candle), cinematographer; Steve Mercer (The Hybrid), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

After losing his mother to extremists in war-torn Iraq, young Laith (Cartade) is taken in by elderly Bibi (Black), who tells him the ancient story of Fatima (Courtois), the daughter of Islamic prophet Muhammad…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

The historical story of Fatima, and her importance within the Muslim faith, is boldly told for international audiences who, regardless of religion, can learn some fascinating life lessons through this timeless tale.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 3RD JUNE 2022

WHERE CAN I FIND IT?

IN CINEMAS NATIONWIDE

 

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