Beautiful Things
Qumra Series
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Basel Owies / TV Series / Jordan, Qatar
In Arabic, English
Interests: Drama, Thriller, Crime, Western, Tragedy
Rated: This film has not been rated.
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Synopsis
‘Beautiful Things’ takes place in present-day Amman. The show follows Amina Al Muhandes, a struggling, frustrated political science student who transforms into a hardhearted heavyweight of the local crime scene, driven to protect her family after making a speech that exposes Abu Adel Hegazy, the head of the richest family and crime boss of the district. Initially working small-time jobs to repay the affront, Amina ultimately expands her influence into the legitimate political scene at the University of Jordan while secretly organising her own rival syndicate to challenge the current status quo.
Amina takes on an almost mythical identity among the criminal underworld while cultivating her squeaky-clean, future-politico image in front of her family, professors, and the rest of the student body. Due to her criminal activities, Amina eventually finds herself at odds with her political opponents at university, her parents, siblings, rival crime families, and local law enforcement, putting her and her family’s lives at risk.
About the Director
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Basel Owies was born into the cultural mosaic of New Jersey. He has always been fascinated with cinema and knew from childhood that he wanted to be a filmmaker. Initially unsure if this was a realistic goal, Basel focused on the sciences throughout most of his formative years before deciding on graduate school. His creative journey led to an MFA in Directing and Film Production from the esteemed Chapman University. In Los Angeles, his artistic spirit found expression across diverse mediums, weaving through film, TV, commercials, music videos, and branded content. The turning point arrived when he directed and co-produced his inaugural feature film, ‘The Barber’ (2014). Starring luminaries like Scott Glenn and Chris Coy, the film showcased Basel’s directorial finesse and set the stage for his cinematic odyssey. In 2017, Basel embraced a pivotal role as the lead producer of the Qatari Film Fund at the Doha Film Institute. Here, he passionately drives forward non-profit initiatives, building an industry and fostering talent through the leading film scholarship programme in the region. Independently venturing into reality television, Basel serves as an executive producer of the upcoming Middle Eastern-based series, ‘Jet Set Arabia,’ a dynamic project with timely relevance and cultural richness. Basel’s creative endeavours continue to unfold as he crafts ‘Beautiful Things,’ a narrative series set against the enchanting backdrop of Jordan, and curates ‘Rabet’ (Ties), a standalone anthology series spanning the diverse landscapes of the MENA region.
Credits
- Director
- Basel Owies
- Screenwriter
- Basel Owies