When Barkhad Abdi broke onto the scene in the brilliant Captain Phillips, alongside none other than Tom Hanks, it seemed to be a brilliant story that captured our hearts, of a young man who was a limo driver suddenly thrust into the limelight, in a huge Hollywood production. But now a few years have past, and we were keen to find out how the Somalian born actor has adapted to this new lifestyle, interviewing him via Zoom for the release of powerful drama A Girl From Mogadishu.
Be sure to watch the interview in its entirety below, as we talk about his own history in Mogadishu, and the inspiring tale that is being told in this movie – while we naturally look back over projects like Captain Phillips and what he learnt from watching Tom Hanks in action, and looking forward to what should be an exciting year ahead for this talent performer.
Be sure to watch the interview in its entirety below, as we talk about his own history in Mogadishu, and the inspiring tale that is being told in this movie – while we naturally look back over projects like Captain Phillips and what he learnt from watching Tom Hanks in action, and looking forward to what should be an exciting year ahead for this talent performer.
- 12/4/2020
- by Stefan Pape
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
This based-on-fact story of a teenager who flees war in Somalia to become a crusading activist against Fgm is earnest but effective drama
Inspired by real events, this earnest but effective drama depicts how Ifrah Ahmed escaped Somalia during a war in 2006, made it to Ireland where she was eventually granted asylum, and then went on to become a crusading activist against female genital mutilation. It’s certainly a remarkable story, one full of tragedy, adventure, suspense and even moments of joy, especially in the latter half when Ahmed finds a community of friends and allies willing to help her quest.
Inspired by real events, this earnest but effective drama depicts how Ifrah Ahmed escaped Somalia during a war in 2006, made it to Ireland where she was eventually granted asylum, and then went on to become a crusading activist against female genital mutilation. It’s certainly a remarkable story, one full of tragedy, adventure, suspense and even moments of joy, especially in the latter half when Ahmed finds a community of friends and allies willing to help her quest.
- 12/2/2020
- by Leslie Felperin
- The Guardian - Film News
Exclusive: Principal photography has begun on Pembridge Pictures and Umedia’s A Girl From Mogadishu starring How To Get Away With Murder‘s Aja Naomi King. The female empowerment film is a true story based on the testimony of Ifrah Ahmed, who — having escaped war-torn Somalia — emerged as one of the world's foremost international activists against gender based violence. Mary McGuckian (The Price Of Desire) is directing and wrote the script. Filming is underway in Belgium…...
- 10/25/2017
- Deadline
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