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Inshallah a Boy (12A) + ScreenTalk

SAFAR Film Festival

A woman holds a young child on a busy bus.

After the sudden death of her husband, working mother Nawal has to fight for her inheritance in order to save her daughter and home in a society where having a son would be a game changer.

Amjad Al Rasheed’s powerful feature debut is a story about survival, hope and the lengths women are forced to go to in the face of oppressive patriarchal structures. 

The screening will be followed by a live Q&A with actor Mouna Hawa who plays Nawal.

Jordan - France - KSA - Qatar, 2023, dir Amjad Al Rasheed 113 min 

Event ends 7.45pm.

Language: Arabic

‘A gripping social drama about systemic oppression that morphs into a masterful thriller‘
Variety

Cinema 2

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.