Film AlUla hosts reception for ‘Hijra’ cast at Venice Film Festival

 

🎬 Film AlUla Hosts Reception for ‘Hijra’ Cast

On August 29, 2025, Film AlUla hosted a reception at the St. Regis Venice hotel to celebrate the premiere of the Saudi film “Hijra” at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival.

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About the Film “Hijra”

• Director: Shahd Amin

• Lead Cast: Khairiya Nazmi and Lamar Faden

• Synopsis: The film follows the journey of a grandmother and her granddaughter across northern Saudi Arabia in search of a missing girl. Set during the Hajj season, it explores social and spiritual transformations within Saudi society.

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Attendance

The reception brought together the film’s cast, producers, and key industry figures, including:

• Shahd Amin – Director

• Khairiya Nazmi – Lead Actress

• Lamar Faden – Lead Actress

• Raghad Bakkari – Producer

• Zaid Shaker – Producer

• Faisal Baltawar – Producer

• Imad Iskandar – Producer

• Ahmed Al-Mulla – Producer

• Mohammed Jabara Al-Daraji – Producer

• Mohammed Hefzy – Producer

• Antoine Khalifa – Producer

• Maha Al-Sa’ati – Producer

• Philipo Rubino – Producer

• Ali Jabara Al-Daraji – Producer

• Frank Cushi – Producer

• Mohy Qari – Producer

• Othman Sanbel – Producer

• Hakim Jumaa – Producer

• Raghad Bajba’ – Producer

• Shivani Bandia Malhothra – Producer

• Ryan Ashour – Producer

• Filumina Caputo – Producer

• Ahmed Bakhshab – Producer

The event highlighted Saudi cinema’s growing international presence and Film AlUla’s support for Saudi productions on the global stage.