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Alia's Birth is a 2021 independent drama film by Sam Abbas starring Poorna Jagannathan, Nikohl Boosheri, Maya Kazan, and Samuel H. Levine.

Alia's Birth
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Directed by	Sam Abbas
Written by	Sam Abbas
Produced by	Sam Abbas Tatiana Bears Nicole Townsend Nakai Mirtenbaum Quim Del Rio
Starring	Poorna Jagannathan Nikohl Boosheri Maya Kazan Samuel H. Levine
Cinematography	Soledad Rodríguez
Edited by	Sam Abbas
Production companies	ArabQ Films Anacrónica
Release date	26 August 2021 (2021-08-26)
Language	English

Cast

• Poorna Jagannathan as Jaime
• Nikohl Boosheri as Tess
• Maya Kazan as Jenna
• Samuel H. Levine as Shadi
• Edward Akrout as Tom

Production

In April 2019, it was announced Poorna Jagannathan, Nikohl Boosheri, were cast for Alia's Birth, with Sam Abbas directing the film. Tatiana Bears, Nicole Townsend and Abbas were producing, with Sig De Miguel and Stephen Vincent co-producing.[1][2] Shortly after the rest of the cast was released.[3][4]

Abbas released exclusively via The Hollywood Reporter a contest for female-filmmakers to submit their short works to be included in Alia's Birth. The response was tremendous, with hundreds of submissions[5] He quoted, "While I can't talk much about the narrative, the importance of this short piece being female-directed is crucial, Alia's Birth is female-led, from the acting to behind the camera. I find it easier to communicate and collaborate when working with women. I grew up surrounded by amazing women, and my favorite films are led by women."[6] Abbas also mentioned that the winner of the short film contest was filmmaker Sindha Agha.[7]

Release

In May 2020, The Hollywood Reporter released a first-look of the feature with major information. The film was shortlisted for the 2020 Cannes Film festival before the festival was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Abbas made it clear that the film was for theatrical viewings only. It would never have a life outside of theatres; no DVD/Blu-ray/VOD release.[8] The film premiered on 26 August 2021.[9]

Reception

The Guardian was the first to review saying "the sudden onrush of biological imperative gives this footage a gripping undeniability and focus that this loosely collaged account of a foundering Brooklyn relationship has been searching for".[10]

References

External links

• Alia's Birth at IMDb
• Profile on Mubi (streaming service)

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