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‘You Can’t Manufacture Authenticity’: the Makers of Australian Series ‘House of Gods’ Talk Challenging Stereotypes, Religion and Community


With an all Arab-Australian cast, 'House of Gods,' from Matchbox Pictures, offers a fresh perspective on faith, power and family dynamics.

“House of Gods,” a Matchbox Pictures six-part series, boasting an entirely Arab Australian cast, presents a perspective seldom seen on screen, a Muslim community in Fairfield, Australia. A particularly striking and fresh aspect of “House of Gods” is its focus on female Muslim experiences, with Maia Abbas as Batul the confident and assertive daughter of Sheik Mohammad. With projects such as Emmy winner “Safe Harbour,” and Cate Blanchett starrer “Stateless,” Matchbox Pictures has consistently aimed to elevate Australian production to appeal internationally.

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