ABU DHABI – Image Nation Abu Dhabi's latest Emirati feature film, “Zinzana,” will have its world premiere alongside the best new horror, thriller and sci-fi films at the Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas this September, Albawaba.com reported. “Zinzana,” a psychological thriller, is the feature length directorial debut from Emirati filmmaker Majid Al Ansari, who started his career as an intern at the Abu Dhabi based film entertainment company in 2011. Mohamed Al Mubarak, Chairman of Image Nation, said: “To have an Emirati film showcased on the world stage is amazing news, but to have one of our very own Image Nation team take a coveted slot at Fantastic Fest is incredible. We are all so proud of Majid and how far he has come since working with us. He is an inspiration for young Emirati directors looking to get into filmmaking - and proves that hard work really does pay off.” The film, which stars Ali Suliman (“Paradise Now“) and Saleh Bakri (“Salvo,” “The Time Remains“), follows the story of a young man trapped in a prison cell who is forced to play a madman's game in order to save his family. – Agencies
