IFC Films Buys ‘Huda’s Salon,’ Thriller From Oscar Nominee Hany Abu-Assad (EXCLUSIVE)
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variety.comBrent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaIFC Films has acquired North American rights to “Huda’s Salon,” a drama written and directed by Hany Abu-Assad, the award-winning filmmaker behind “Paradise Now” and “The Mountain Between Us.”The film is described as a “feminist thriller,” one that unfolds against the backdrop of geopolitical conflict.
It follows Reem, a young mother married to a jealous man, who goes to Huda’s salon in Bethlehem for a haircut and an attentive ear.
But this visit turns sour when Huda, after having put Reem in a shameful situation, blackmails her.“Huda’s Salon” will have its world premiere as an official selection at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival in September.
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