Last Chance (2016 film) explained

Last Chance
Director:Kamal Saleh
Starring:
  • Ibrahim Tana
  • Steve Dabliz
Cinematography:
  • Kamal Saleh
  • Belal Abdelaal
  • Rami Alcheikh
Studio:OnePath Network
Runtime:42 Minutes
Country:Australia
Language:English

Last Chance is a 2016 Australian drama short film directed by Kamal Saleh. The film was written to break stereotypical views of religious Muslims and give a moral message to the youth and warning them of drugs and gangs activities.

Plot

Set in South-western Sydney, the story revolves around a young man who tries to take a shortcut in life by selling drugs in order to achieve a luxurious lifestyle. His family and friends try to help him and all things rotate around these realities and how this should be approached from an Islamic perspective.[1] [2]

Cast

Production

The film is a production of Islamic-themed media outlet, OnePath Network.[3] Since releasing the film trailer, the production studio has been asked to screen the film overseas.[4] [5]

Release and reception

It was premiered at Waterview, Sydney Olympic. Last Chance gained attention in Australia because it was the first Islamic short film to be made and screened in Australian cinemas. And was screened in the UK across cinemas in a ten-day tour.[6] [7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://absolutespot.com/2016/11/01/onepath-network-australias-first-ever-islamic-film Australia’s First Ever Islamic Film
  2. https://khutbahbank.org.uk/2016/12/15/a-big-hit-australias-1st-islamic-film Khutbah Bank: A big hit! Australia’s 1st Islamic film
  3. http://www.amust.com.au/2016/09/onepath-releases-first-short-film-last-chance OnePath releases first short film “LAST CHANCE”
  4. https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/the-express/kamal-salehs-new-film-highlights-perils-of-drugs-and-violence/news-story/f43195c82fdd69de512c510227cf5e72 DailyTelegraph: Kamal Saleh’s new film highlights perils of drugs and violence
  5. https://www.iwitness.com.ng/australias-first-ever-islamic-film-gets-high-demand Australia's first ever Islamic film gets high demand
  6. https://5pillarsuk.com/2017/04/19/australian-movie-about-islam-muslims-and-gangs-to-screen-in-uk-cinemas Australian movie about Islam, Muslims and gangs to screen in UK cinemas
  7. http://www.lastchance.org.uk Last Chance event in UK