Baab

MENA premiere (Middle East and North Africa)

UAE | Arabic | Color | 97 min


 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. 
StartEndVenue
2025-11-17 21:00:002025-11-17 21:00Opera House - Small Theatre
2025-11-18 21:00:002025-11-18 21:00Zamalek Cinema 2
2025-11-20 21:00:002025-11-20 21:00Vox - Almaza Mall (4)

Film Details

Director: Nayla Al Khaja

Countries: UAE

Languages: Arabic

Runtime: 97 min

Color: Color

Nayla Al Khaja

 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. 

Additional Information

Contacts:

Writers: Nayla Al Khaja, Masoud Amralla Al Ali

Cast: Shaimaa El Fadul, Huda Alghanem, Meera Almidfa

Production Company:

Producer: Nayla Al Khaja

Editor: Sebastian Funke

Cinematographer: Rogier Stoffers