A widow pretends to be pregnant with a son in order to save her daughter and home from a relative exploiting Jordan’s patriarchal inheritance laws. This thriller from the Cannes Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival is Jordan’s Official Entry for Best International Film at the Academy Awards.
Variety“Terrifically tense. A gripping social drama that morphs into a masterful thriller.”
The New York Times“Critic’s Pick. A tense and accomplished directorial debut.”
RogerEbert.com“A mesmerizing piece of personal, yet political filmmaking.”
The New York Sun“Amjad Al Rasheed proves a consummate filmmaker. Inshallah A Boy is a great film.”
Awards Radar“A powerful work of social realism.”
Film Focus“Nothing short of stunning.”