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Release Date:
January 18, 2024
Original Title:
هجّان
Alternate Titles:
Sea of Sands
Genres:
Drama
Production Companies:
Film Clinic
Ithra Film Production
The Imaginarium Films
Yellow Camel Studios
Production Countries:
Egypt | Jordan | Saudi Arabia
Ratings / Certifications:
CZ: 12+ KR: 12
Runtime: 117
In the high-energy world of small-circuit camel racing, Ghanim is preparing for the Great Safwa Race — where heroes are made. Here among the dusty stables, saddles, and whips, the revered yet dangerous sport doubles as a struggle over history, with both riders and camel owners conjoined in the pursuit of family legacies. Younger brother and Bedouin tailor Matar grew up hearing Ghanim recite poetry about their legendary grandfather, referred to only as “Hajjan,” the Arabic word for jockey. But while following in his grandfather’s footsteps, building a name for himself in a regional qualifying race, foul play cuts Ghanim’s dreams short.
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Co-Producer:
Rula Nasser
Co-Writer:
Abu Bakr Shawky
Costume Designer:
Hamada Atallah
Director:
Abu Bakr Shawky
Director of Photography:
Gerry Vasbenter
Editor:
Sarah Peczek
Original Music Composer:
Amine Bouhafa
Producer:
Majed Z. Samman
Mohamed Hefzy
Producer's Assistant:
Mansour Albadran
Production Design:
Nasser Zoubi
Screenplay:
Omar Shama
Set Production Assistant:
Bashar Aldamairah
Story:
Ahmad Al Zoghbi
Zeinab Ghareeb
Writer:
Mufarrij Almajfel
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