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Hajjan

Hajjan

Original Title: هجّان

  • Film
  • 2024
  • 1h 57m
  • Released

In the world of camel racing, Ghanim is preparing for the Great Race of Safwa. His younger brother, Matar, grew up hearing these poems about their legendary grandfather, known only as "Hajjan," the Arabic word for jockey. But as he follows in his grandfather's footsteps, in a regional qualifying race, foul play interrupts Ghanim's dreams. Matar realizes that the only chance to save himself and his inseparable camel…

  • Directing Abu Bakr Shawky
  • Writing Abu Bakr ShawkyOmar ShamaMufarrij Almajfel
  • Starring عبدالمحسن النمرعمر العطاويشيماء الطيب
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In the world of camel racing, Ghanim is preparing for the Great Race of Safwa. His younger brother, Matar, grew up hearing these poems about their legendary grandfather, known only as "Hajjan," the Arabic word for jockey. But as he follows in his grandfather's footsteps, in a regional qualifying race, foul play interrupts Ghanim's dreams. Matar realizes that the only chance to save himself and his inseparable camel Hofir is to also become a "Hajjan", and enter the world of Bedouin camel racing — where heroes are made.

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عبدالمحسن النمر
عمر العطاوي
شيماء الطيب
Azzam AlNemari غانم
Tuleen Barbood Majd
Ibrahim Alhasawi Abed
Mohamed Helal صالح
  • Directing Abu Bakr Shawky
  • Writing Abu Bakr ShawkyOmar ShamaMufarrij Almajfelأحمد الزغبي
  • Cinematography Gerry Vasbenter
  • Editing Sarah Peczek
  • Music Amine Bouhafa
  • Production Majed Z. SammanMohamed Hefzy
  • Production Design Nasser Zoubi
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