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House of Gods


Séries Mania 2024

International Competition

International premiere
Family - Society | Australia | 2023

Screened episode(s) : 1 & 2
Format : 6 x 60min

Charismatic Sheikh Mohammad is elected head cleric of The Messenger mosque, catapulting his family into a world of power, politics and privilege. But behind the Sheikh’s election lies a dark secret – a secret that could destroy the Sheikh and his family should it ever be discovered. A tale of faith, family, secrets and lies, House of Gods takes audiences behind the walls of an imam’s family and the community he leads, exploring the personal cost of power and ambition.

Our take

In a powerful story constructed like a classical tragedy, this series draws on Shakespeare to relate the sibling rivalries and reformist changes of contemporary Islam. We are plunged into an Iraqi family in Australia, torn between tradition and modernism, loyalty and individuality, where the fascinating characters are on the edge of a precipice.

  • Created By Osamah SAMI, Shahin SHAFAEI
  • Written By Osamah SAMI, Sarah BASSIUONI, Blake AYSHFORD, Shahin SHAFAEI
  • Directed By Fadia ABBOUD
  • Music Rami KHALIFE
  • With Kamel EL BASHA, Osamah SAMI, Maia ABBAS, Simon ELRAHI, Safia ARAIN, Priscilla DOUEIHY, Majid SHOKOR, Wadih DONA, Kenaan ALI, Andrew ATTIEH, Vienna TOMA, Saif ALAWADI, Azmi AL HASANI, Faris DANIEL
  • Production MATCHBOX PICTURES
  • Broadcaster ABC TV (AUSTRALIA)
  • International sales NBCUNIVERSAL GLOBAL TV DISTRIBUTION

2 Screenings :

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Osamah SAMI

Creator, Showrunner, Actor, Producer
Australia Australie
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Shahin SHAFAEI

Creator, Showrunner, Producer
Australia Australie
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Kamel EL BASHA

Actor
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Maia ABBAS

Actress
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Debbie LEE

Executive Producer
Australie
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Sheila JAYADEV

Executive Producer
Australie
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Bree-Anne SYKES

Producer
Australie
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