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'After a reckless lie sets off a catastrophic chain of events, Ali, the son of a Muslim cleric, finds himself caught between his sense of duty to his family and following his heart. Based on real events, Ali’s Wedding is an irreverent, warm-hearted comedy, and an affectionate and vivid portrait of Islamic life in Australia. ' (Source: Screen Australia)
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AACTA Awards 2017 : Lion and Ali's Wedding Sweep Early Categories
2017
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— Appears in: The Guardian Australia , 4 December 2017;'The internationally acclaimed film Lion has swept the early prizes of Australia’s biggest film and TV awards, winning seven of eight feature film categories at the industry luncheon on Monday, before the main award announcements on Wednesday.' (Introduction)
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2017 Arts Highlights of the Year
2017
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— Appears in: Australian Book Review , November no. 396 2017; (p. 39-43)'To celebrate the year’s memorable plays, films, concerts, operas, ballets, and exhibitions, we invited twenty-six critics and arts professionals to nominate some personal favourites.' (Introduction)
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Pauline Hanson, Please See Ali's Wedding. It Will Be Worth Your while
2017
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— Appears in: The Guardian Australia , 9 October 2017;'My film is Australia’s first Muslim romcom. I hope it will give the senator a more positive perspective on our lives.'
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Ali's Wedding : The Radical Muslim Rom-com That Breaks Stereotypes
2017
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— Appears in: ABC News [Online] , September 2017;'Every now and then, a piece of art comes along to remind us that there is more than one way to appreciate it.'
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Big Little Lies in ‘Ali’s Wedding’
2017
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— Appears in: The Monthly Blog , September 2017;'Australia’s first Muslim rom-com is a shimmering, engaging romp.'
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A Story of Love, Duty and Comic Deception
2015
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— Appears in: The Age , 15 December 2015; (p. 30)
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Australia's First Muslim Rom-com Movie, Ali's Wedding, Hopes to Disarm Haters as It Hits Big Screen
2016
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— Appears in: Brisbane Times , 31 October 2016;
— Review of Ali’s Wedding 2017 single work film/TV 'Australia's first Muslim romantic comedy could prompt more people from minority groups to share their stories through film, its creator says. ...' -
Local Treasures : 2017's Most Anticipated Aussie Films
2016
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— Appears in: FilmInk , 22 December 2016; -
Jeffrey Walker : Orchestrating Ali's Wedding
2017
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— Appears in: FilmInk , 24 May 2017; FilmInk , 15 July 2017; -
Big Little Lies in ‘Ali’s Wedding’
2017
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— Appears in: The Monthly Blog , September 2017;'Australia’s first Muslim rom-com is a shimmering, engaging romp.'
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Ali's Wedding : The Radical Muslim Rom-com That Breaks Stereotypes
2017
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— Appears in: ABC News [Online] , September 2017;'Every now and then, a piece of art comes along to remind us that there is more than one way to appreciate it.'
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Pauline Hanson, Please See Ali's Wedding. It Will Be Worth Your while
2017
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— Appears in: The Guardian Australia , 9 October 2017;'My film is Australia’s first Muslim romcom. I hope it will give the senator a more positive perspective on our lives.'
Awards
- 2017 winner Film Critics Circle of Australia — Best Screenplay - Original or Adapted
- 2017 nominated Film Critics Circle of Australia — Best Director
- 2017 nominated Film Critics Circle of Australia — Best Film
- 2017 winner Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards — Best Original Screenplay
- 2017 nominated Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards — Best Film