The Alleys

At a glance

The Alleys, is a 2021 Jordanian movie, directed by Bassel Ghandour, and starring Emad Azmi, Baraka Rahmani, Nadera Omran. with a runtime of 116 minutes.

Overview

The Alleys is a Jordanian drama set in the claustrophobic back streets of East Amman, where the neighborhood itself functions as both stage and prison. A con man living a double life takes one risk too many when he attempts to swindle a local gang leader and flee with the woman he loves. As the walls of the tight-knit community close in around him, every neighbor becomes a potential informant and every alley a trap. The film is a sharp portrait of a society where gossip, clan loyalty, and violence enforce a rigid social code — and where those who dare to break from convention pay a heavy price. A tense, atmospheric work in contemporary Jordanian cinema.

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