A journey to Mecca for a grandmother and her two granddaughters is interrupted when the eldest sister disappears, sending the remaining duo on a search across the Kingdom in this intergenerational road-trip drama about family tensions, buried secrets, and unexpected bonds between Saudi women. Hijra premiered at the Venice International Film Festival, where it won the NETPAC Award for Best Asian Film.
Followed by a Q&A with producer Ali Jbara Al-Darraji
Followed by a Q&A with producer Ali Jbara Al-Darraji
UPCOMING Screenings
RUNNING TIME
115min
VENUE
FORMAT
DCP
LANGUAGE
In Arabic with English subtitles
TICKET INFORMATION
General Admission: $17
Members: $12
Please note: A $2 handling fee per ticket will be added to your order.
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