Synopsis

Brothers Matar and Ghanim live in the endless desert of Saudi Arabia. When tragedy strikes, young Matar takes on camel racing.

After being hired by ruthless owner Jasser, Matar has to give everything to fight for his she-camel Hofira's life in this coming of age drama.

Film Screening

Hajjan Hajjan

Hajjan

21st February 2024

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM · 2 hrs

PG - 12

Arabic

Cinema

Starring

Omar Al Atawi

Omar Al Atawi

Abdulmohsem Al Nemr

Abdulmohsem Al Nemr

Shaimaa Al Tayeb

Shaimaa Al Tayeb

Azzam Al Nemri

Azzam Al Nemri

Toleen Barbood

Toleen Barbood

Ibrahim Alhasawi

Ibrahim Alhasawi

Mohamed Hilal

Mohamed Hilal

Director

Abu Bakr Shawky 

Abu Bakr Shawky 

Abu Bakr “A.B.” Shawky is an Egyptian-Austrian writer and director. His first feature film, Yomeddine, was selected to participate in the 2018 Cannes Film Festival and was screened in the Main Competition section to compete for the Palme d'Or.

In Association With

Festivals and Awards

Hajjan

The film received its first world premiere at the 48th Toronto International Film Festival. It was also showcased at the 26th Arab Film Festival in San Fransisco.

Hajjan also opened at the 4th Red Sea International Film Festival.

Hajjan

Behind the Scenes 

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