I Can't Think Straight

Wednesday 2nd December

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Two Cultures…Two Traditions…One Love.

Moving between the vast enclaves of Middle Eastern high society and the stunning backdrop of London's West End, “I Can't Think Straight” explores the clashes between East and West, love and marriage, conventions and individuality, creating a humorous and tender story of unexpected love and unusual freedoms between Tala and Leyla, two very different yet captivating women.

Review: "Moving from Jordan to England, the settings created a background to an incredibly unique film not only about coming out but also about religion, family and culture. It was pretty much just a wonderfully unique film, that gave an entirely new perspective on things and that should be applauded over and over again. The characters were hilarious- all of them. From the maid, to sisters to boyfriends and parents, all the characters complemented each other perfectly and the entire film had me laughing and crying the entire time. Absolutely fantastic!!"

In a manner of true cooperation that breaks any borders between nationalities, races and religions, this film has been made as a collaboration of filmmakers of various cultural and religious backgrounds.

The film was produced by Hanan Kattan who is Jordanian of Palestinian origin and of Christian heritage. It was written and directed by Shamim Sarif who is British Indian of Muslim heritage. It could not have seen the light of the day without a substantial spiritual and financial support of Lisa Tchenguiz-Imerman, the executive producer of the film, who is of Jewish religion originally from Iraq.

Director Shamim Sarif