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Norah

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Set in Saudi Arabia in the 90s, "Norah" is a deeply moving story about two soulmates who find each other and discover the driving creative forces within themselves. A new teacher, Nader, comes to a remote village and meets Norah, a brave young woman, who inspires him and awakens his artistic talent and passion. Likewise, Nader enlightens Norah on the wider world outside of the village and she realizes she must leave her world to find a place where her imagination and spirit could be free. Their relationship changes both of their lives forever.

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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas AWFJ.org 08/20/2024
Norah is ultimately not really a film about the nuances of narrative and character; its strengths lie in its hefty metaphorical significance and grander ambitions Go to Full Review Siddhant Adlakha Variety 06/01/2024
“Norah” is a self-reflexive testament to the deep and profound need for artistic expression. Go to Full Review Wendy Ide Screen International 12/08/2023
Shot entirely in the striking AlUla region of Saudi Arabia, and making full use of the area’s spectacular backdrop and rich heritage, this is a confident and accomplished feature debut from Tawfik Alzaidi. Go to Full Review Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse Apr 13
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It’s easy to say that “Norah” stands out among contemporary Saudi films, as it is an accomplished work on all fronts. Tawfik Alzaidi is undoubtedly a filmmaker to watch. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Tawfik Alzaidi

Director

Yaqoub Al Farhan

Nader

Maria Bahrawi

Norah

Abdullah Al Sadhan

Abu Salem

Aixa Kay

Actor

Abdulrahman Alwafi

Actor

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Movie Info

Synopsis Set in Saudi Arabia in the 90s, "Norah" is a deeply moving story about two soulmates who find each other and discover the driving creative forces within themselves. A new teacher, Nader, comes to a remote village and meets Norah, a brave young woman, who inspires him and awakens his artistic talent and passion. Likewise, Nader enlightens Norah on the wider world outside of the village and she realizes she must leave her world to find a place where her imagination and spirit could be free. Their relationship changes both of their lives forever.
Director
Tawfik Alzaidi
Producer
Sharif Majali, Tawfik Alzaidi, R. Paul Miller
Screenwriter
Tawfik Alzaidi
Production Co
Black Sugar Pictures
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Arabic
Runtime
1h 34m