Possessed by Djinn

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Possessed by Djinn, is a 2015 Saudi movie, directed by Dalia Al Kury. with a runtime of 75 minutes.

Overview

Possessed by Djinn is an Arabic documentary film directed by Dalia Al Kury, sparked by the tragic true story of Aya, a four-year-old Jordanian girl killed by her father who was convinced she was possessed by djinn. Using this devastating case as her starting point, Al Kury embarks on a bold undercover investigation into the world of exorcists, the possessed, and the deep-rooted belief in supernatural djinn within Islamic culture. She explores how belief in possession intersects with sexuality, poverty, political unrest, and mental illness — subjects rarely confronted openly in Arab public discourse. The result is a haunting and courageous documentary that ventures into the subconscious underbelly of Arab society.

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