Hajjan
| Hajjan | |
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| Directed by | Abu Bakr Shawky |
| Written by | Mufarrej Al-Mujfel, Omar Shama |
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Running time | 117 minutes |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Language | Arabic |
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 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.[1][2][3][4][5]
Plot
[edit]Hajjan follows the journey of a young boy named Matir, who embarks on a path of self-discovery driven by his passion for camels. Unexpectedly thrust into the world of camel racing, he finds himself caught in a struggle for freedom and truth. Now, he must fight with all his strength to survive.[3][6][7][8]
Cast
[edit]- Abdulmohsen Alnemr
- Ibrahim Al-Hsawi
- Mohammed Al-Zahrani
- Omar Al-Atwi
- Alshaimaa Tayeb
- Azzam Al-Nemer
- Tuline Barboud
- Mohammed Hilal
References
[edit]- ^ "ناقد فني: فلمان سعوديان في "هوليوود" ترقية للمسار السينمائي السعودي". Al Arabiya. 2024-04-17. Archived from the original on 2024-04-18. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ "الفيلم السعودي "هجان" يشعل تصفيق الجمهور في مهرجان تورنتو الدولي". Al Arabiya. 2023-09-13. Archived from the original on 2023-09-14. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ a b "فيلم «هجّان» إلى «تورنتو السينمائي» بتعاون سعودي - مصر". Aawsat.
- ^ "عبدالمحسن النمر أمام بوستر فيلم "هجان" في تورونتو وهذا ما قاله". www.sayidaty.net (in Arabic). Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ "Saudi film 'Hajjan' premieres at Toronto International Film Festival". Arab News. 2023-09-12. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ "مهرجان تورنتو السينمائي: فيلم "هجَان" يمثل تراث الثقافة السعودية - مجلة هي". hiamag.com. Archived from the original on 2023-09-20. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ "HAJJAN". Red Sea Film. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ "HAJJAN | Malmo Arab Film Festival". www.maffswe.com. 2024-02-08. Retrieved 2025-01-29.