Najd

At a glance

Najd, is a 2019 Saudi movie, directed by Sameer Arif, and starring Hayat Al-Fahad, Zahra Al-Kharji, Mayssa Maghrebi. with a runtime of 100 minutes.

Overview

Najd is a Saudi dramatic film set in the Najd region during the 1950s, offering a poignant look at social constraints on women in conservative Arabian society. The story follows Najd, a young woman who falls deeply in love with her neighbor, only to have her father override her feelings and force her into marriage with his employer — a man significantly older than her. The film sensitively portrays the clash between personal desire and patriarchal authority, capturing a pivotal era in Arabian social history. With its period setting and emotionally grounded narrative, Najd stands as a compelling piece of Gulf regional cinema.

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