Saudi actress Fatima Al-Banawi's film 'Basma' to premiere in Brazil
Fatima Al-Banawi, the renowned Saudi actress who first gained prominence for her role in the 2016 drama "Barakah Meets Barakah," is set to make her debut as a feature film director with her latest project, "Basma." The film is scheduled to screen in Brazil on Thursday at Estudio Lamina, a local cultural center in Sao Paulo.
"Basma" tells the story of a young Saudi woman who returns to her hometown of Jeddah after two years studying in the US, only to discover that her parents have divorced without telling her. The protagonist, Basma, moves in with her father, defying the advice of her family members, and the reunion with her father is far from smooth.
The story delves into the emotional reckoning of the protagonist with her past, including her father's mental illness and its impact on the family. Al-Banawi, who also wrote the screenplay for "Basma," wanted to create a believable, cohesive family as one of the main issues while making the film.
In addition to starring in the lead role, Al-Banawi contributed an original song to the soundtrack and co-wrote, co-directed the film. Yasir Al-Sasi plays the role of Dr. Adly, the protagonist's father in "Basma."
Al-Banawi, who co-wrote, co-directed, and starred in "Al-Shak," a Shahid Original series, which she shot fully from home during the pandemic, wanted fresh faces for the cast of "Basma," as she recognised the emergence of many talented actors and actresses in Saudi Arabia.
In 2020, Al-Banawi directed her first short film, "Until We See Light." The announcement of "Basma" was shared by Al-Banawi on Instagram, along with the official poster of the film. "Basma" premiered on Netflix in June.
While the director of the film project "Al-Shak," in which Fatima Al-Banawi participated in 2020, is not mentioned in the provided search results, the actress has also starred in the Egyptian Netflix series "Paranormal."
The screening of "Basma" in Brazil marks another milestone in Al-Banawi's successful career, and fans are eagerly awaiting the chance to watch the film.
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