Last Chance (2016 film)

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.

Last Chance
Directed byKamal Saleh
Written byKamal Saleh
Starring
  • Ibrahim Tana
  • Steve Dabliz
Cinematography
  • Kamal Saleh
  • Belal Abdelaal
  • Rami Alcheikh
Production
company
Release date
  • 15 October 2016 (2016-10-15)
Running time
42 Minutes
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish

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
  • Ibrahim Tana: Ibby
  • Steve Dabliz: Stuzz
  • Mohamed Hoblos: Himself
  • Shane Ali: Worker
  • Ahmed Bassal: Manager

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]

References
  1. Australia’s First Ever Islamic Film
  2. Khutbah Bank: A big hit! Australia’s 1st Islamic film
  3. OnePath releases first short film “LAST CHANCE”
  4. DailyTelegraph: Kamal Saleh’s new film highlights perils of drugs and violence
  5. Australia's first ever Islamic film gets high demand
  6. Australian movie about Islam, Muslims and gangs to screen in UK cinemas
  7. http://www.lastchance.org.uk Last Chance event in UK

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