Hajjan (2024)

Original title

هجّان

Directed by

Abu Bakr Shawky

Genre

drama film

Country

Saudi Arabia

Runtime

1h 57m

Rated

12+

Rating

8.0 of 10 from 6 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A boy from a Saudi village bonds with a camel and works to overcome obstacles in his life. The story follows his efforts to train for a major camel race and proves the power of determination and family support.

emotionalinspiringearneststeady-pacedfamily-centeredwarmmotivationalheartfelt

What happens

Hajjan (Arabic: هجان) is a Saudi Arabian film that premiered at the 48th Toronto International Film Festival in September 2023. Starring Abdulmohsen Alnemr, the film is directed by Egyptian Austrian filmmaker Abu Bakr Shawky and produced by the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra). The screenplay was written by Mufarrej Al-Mujfel and Omar Shama. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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