Screening dates and booking

Credits

  • Director

    Majid Al Ansari

  • Screenwriters

    Majid Al Ansari, Johnnie Alward

  • With

    Bdoor Mohammed, Sarah Taibah, Eman Tarik

  • United Arab Emirates-USA 2025. 97min

  • Courtesy of

    AGC International

  • Language

    Arabic

    With English subtitles

Introduction

Amani, a dedicated housewife and mother, dotes on her husband Khalid and daughter Noor. Everything seems perfect until Khalid brings home a second wife. At first, Zahra seems sweet, but her mask soon falls away to reveal a darker side. Evil forces begin to inhabit the house and Amani finds it increasingly difficult to distinguish the real from the imagined.

Wema Mumma

Content warning

Contains scenes of graphic violence or injury.

Contains flashing images.

How to book

Tickets start from £10 for all screenings and events in London, with concessions available for many screenings. Booking information and ticket prices.

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