Hijra

During a pilgrimage across the lands of Saudi Arabia, a grandmother loses her eldest granddaughter in the crowd and sets out with her youngest in a journey across the desert and her memory, uncovering family secrets and exploring the meaning of faith, belonging and womanhood in her homeland. Shahad Amin Shahad Amin is a Saudi filmmaker and screenwriter, recognized as one of the most prominent female voices in contemporary Saudi cinema. She began her artistic journey through short films showcased at regional and international festivals, drawing attention for her ability to blend poetic visual storytelling with bold humanistic themes. Her debut feature film, Lady of the Sea (2019), officially