Hajjan
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In the world of camel racing, Ghanim is preparing for the Great Race of Safwa. His younger brother, Matar, grew up hearing these poems about their legendary grandfather, known only as "Hajjan," the Arabic word for jockey. But as he follows in his grandfather's footsteps, in a regional qualifying race, foul play interrupts Ghanim's dreams. Matar realizes that the only chance to save himself and his inseparable camel Hofir is to also become a "Hajjan", and enter the world of Bedouin camel racing — where heroes are made.
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Cast
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Abdul Mohsen Al-Nimr
Jasser Al Saqqar
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Ibrahim Alhasawi
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Omar Al-Atawi
Matar
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Abdulmohsen Alnemr
Alshaima'a Tayeb
Sara
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From the Ashes
Tuleen Barbood
Majd
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Ibrahim Al-Hasawi
Azzam AlNemari
Ghanim
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Mohamed Helal
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Nasser Al Robian
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Mohammed Azahrani
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Saleh Al Khalaqi
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Abu Bakr Shawky Director · Omar Shama Screenplay Mufarrij Almajfel Writer
United States release October 27, 2024 · Produced in Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia · Production Film Clinic, The Imaginarium Films
Production
Ithra Film Production
Production
Film Clinic
Production
The Imaginarium Films
Production
Yellow Camel Studios
Production
Egypt · Jordan · Saudi Arabia
Produced in
Sea of Sands
Working title
Languages
Original title
هجّان
Original language
Arabic
Spoken on screen
Arabic
Release dates
Canada · September 10, 2023
Premiere · Toronto International Film Festival
Saudi Arabia · January 18, 2024
Theatrical
United States · October 27, 2024
Premiere · Arab Film Festival
Australia
April 5, 2024 · Digital
China
June 14, 2024 · Premiere · Shanghai International Film Festival
Czechia
August 29, 2024 · Theatrical
France
April 26, 2025 · Premiere · Lyon Festival Cinémas du Sud
Germany
September 28, 2024 · Premiere · SCHLiNGEL - International Film Festival for Children and Young Audience
Saudi Arabia
August 8, 2024 · Digital · MBC Shahid
South Korea
July 5, 2024 · Premiere · Arab Film Festival
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