“Hajjan,” which will launch from Toronto’s Discovery section, is a followup to Shawky’s first feature “Yomeddine,” which had the rare distinction of making the competition cut for Cannes.
Saudi newcomer Omar Alatawi plays the lead in a cast comprising veteran Saudi actors Abdelmohsen Al-Nemer , Ibrahim Al-Hsawi and Alshaimaa Tayeb among others. The film’s top notch creative team comprises César-winning composer Amine Bouhafa , director of photography Gerry Vasbenter , screenwriter Omar Shama , and co-writer Mufarrij Almajfel .
“We are delighted to support an exciting Arab talent in Abu Bakr Shawky, who has crafted a thrilling adventure across the Arabian desert, offering a unique viewpoint into these ancestral traditions never before seen on the silver screen,” said Film Constellation head of acquisitions Edward Parodi in a statement.
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