Midnight Screenings · 46th Edition
Baab
Director
Nayla Al Khaja
Country
UAE
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Language
Arabic
Premiere
MENA premiere (Middle East and North Africa)
Synopsis
After discovering cassette tapes hidden behind a green door, Wahida begins to unravel the truth about her twin sister's death. Plagued by tinnitus, her journey into the mountains uncovers an unsettling revelation.
Cast
Shaimaa El Fadul, Huda Alghanem, Meera Almidfa
Screenplay
Nayla Al Khaja, Masoud Amralla Al Ali
Producers
Nayla Al Khaja
About the Director
She is the first female film director in the United Arab Emirates. Her debut feature, THREE, premiered in 2024 and went on to secure theatrical releases across multiple territories, including Türkiye. Known for moody palettes and intricate sets, Nayla’s films explore social stigma and personal transformation through layered storytelling.
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