Bassam Tariq: A Conversation with the Writer-Director Behind YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER and MOGUL MOWGLI
British-Palestinian filmmaker Bassam Tariq, known for his work on the acclaimed films YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER and MOGUL MOWGLI, is inviting readers to an audience Q&A. Tariq’s latest project, YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) recently and is now reaching theaters nationwide.
About the films
– YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER: This feature marks Tariq’s return to the screen as writer-director. The cast includes Mahershala Ali, John Cho, Giancarlo Esposito, Abubakr Ali, Tramell Tillman, Tiffany Boone, Laith Nakli, Adia, and Jahleel Kamara. The film premiered at TIFF a few weeks ago and is rolling out in theaters this week.
– MOGUL MOWGLI: Tariq previously wrote and directed this drama in 2020, featuring Riz Ahmed in a leading role.
Trailer and synopsis
– Trailer: You can watch a preview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEcoV-ngH38
– Synopsis: A devoutly religious hit man struggles to balance work, faith, and fatherhood. After his wife dies, he undertakes a perilous journey across Houston to shield his children while confronting mounting forces seeking to close in around him.
Engage with the filmmaker
Bassam Tariq will be answering questions in a live Q&A session at 3:00 PM ET on Thursday, October 8. This is an opportunity to gain insight into his creative process, the inspirations behind his projects, and the challenges of balancing thematic depth with genre storytelling.
If you have questions for Tariq, consider submitting them ahead of time or joining the discussion during the scheduled session.
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