Saudi Thriller ‘Al-Majhula' to Premiere at Toronto International Film Festival
Al-Majhula will screen in the prestigious Centerpiece section, which celebrates bold and unique voices worldwide. The film blends suspense and social commentary, exploring a society undergoing cultural change. A Modern Crime Thriller with a Strong Message
The movie follows the investigation of a teenage girl's body found in a remote desert. Nuwaila Al-Suffan, a recently divorced woman passionate about true crime, leads the case. She challenges societal indifference and faces institutional pressure to dismiss the investigation.
This film marks Al-Mansour's third feature, after Wadjda (2012) and The Perfect Candidate (2018), with both films gaining international recognition and broke barriers for Saudi cinema. A New Direction in Saudi Cinema
Al-Majhula signals a shift toward more mainstream, thriller-driven stories in Saudi filmmaking. Yet, it continues to emphasize themes of female agency and social change.
Actress Mila Al-Zahrani, who starred in The Perfect Candidate, returns for this project. The supporting cast includes Shafi Al-Harthi and Aziz Al-Gharbawi.
In addition to TIFF, Al-Majhula is expected to feature at other global festivals this fall. The film will also release commercially in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region soon.
This selection underscores Saudi cinema's rising influence and commitment to telling impactful, diverse stories.
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