Genre:
Drama
Drama
Year:
2023
2023
Duration:
120 minutes
120 minutes
Rating:
13+
13+
Screenplay: Mufarrij Almajfel, Omar Shama, Abu Bakr Shawky
Cast: Omar Al Atawi, Azzam Nemr, Toleen Barboud, Abdelmohsen Al Nemr, Al Shaima’a Tayeb, Ibrahim El Hissawi
Cinematography: Gerry Vasbenter
Editing: Sarah Peczek
Production: Mohamed Hefzy, Majed Z. Samman, Rula Nasser, Ahmed Zoghby
Awards: - Jury Award Special Mention for Directing - Hollywood Arab Film Festival - Hollywood, United States - 2024
- Discovery - Toronto International Film Festival - Toronto, Canada - 2023
Début Status: Jordanian Première
Synopsis
Brothers Matar and Ghanim live in the endless desert of Saudi Arabia. When tragedy strikes, young Matar takes on camel racing to keep his camel Hofira. After being hired by ruthless owner Jasser, Matar has to give everything to fight for Hofira’s life in this ageless coming-of-age drama.
Director’s biography
Abu Bakr Shawky is an Egyptian-Austrian writer and director. His short documentary "The Colony” has been awarded at festivals around the world. It was followed by his debut feature "Yomeddine”, which premiered in the Main Competition of the Cannes Film Festival, won the Francois Chalais Award, and was nominated for the Palme d'Or. HAJJAN is his second feature film.
Screening Date & Time
July 8, 2024
8:00 pm
Royal Film Commission (RFC)
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