Norah

• Tawfik Alzaidi
• 96 min
• Saudiarabia
• 2023
• Fiction

A rebellious young woman and an artistic teacher from the city defy norms and laws in a devout Saudi desert village in a visually stunning debut film.
Orphaned Norah struggles to endure the monotonous daily life in the small, isolated village where she lives with her aunt’s family. It’s the 1990s, and all forms of artistic expression are banned in Saudi Arabia – be it literature, music, visual arts, or film. When teacher Nader arrives to educate the boys at the village school, Norah discovers that he is an artist in secret. Against all odds – and the law – the two form a risky connection. The first Saudi film to premiere at Cannes is a gripping portrayal of religion, tradition, and gender discrimination, but it is also a poetic story about art and creativity as a lifeline, featuring breathtaking scenery and music.


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• Motstånd
• Landsbygd
• Drama
• Konst
• Debut
• Samhälle