HAJJAN

Credits

Name: HAJJAN

Country: Ägypten/Saudi Arabien/Jordanien

Year of publication: 2023

Format: DCP

Color: color

Language : OmeU

Duration: 117 Minuten

Series: 21. Afrika Film Festival Köln

Direction: Shawky, Abu Bakr

Abstract

In the highly competitive world of desert camel racing, where bedouin family legacies are
forged, young Ghanim dreams of seizing victory in the annual Great Safwa Race in honor to his legendary grandfather, known only as HAJJAN – “The Jockey”. But tragedy strikes when he is thrown from his mount by a mysterious rider in a golden headscarf, resulting in his death. Witnessing his older brother's suspicious demise, orphaned Mattar vows to restore his family honor, embarking on a mission to become a HAJJAN himself.