IMDb 7.1 2024 HD

Hajjan

Hajjan

2024
Drama
117 min NR Egypt
8 / 10
7.1 IMDB

In the world of camel racing, Ghanim is preparing for the Great Race of Safwa. His younger brother, Matar, grew up hearing these poems about their legendary grandfather,…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Abu Bakr Shawky
Starring
Abdul Mohsen Al-Nimr / Ibrahim Al-Hasawi / Omar Al Atawi / Alshaima'a Tayeb / Tuleen Barbood / Azzam AlNemari / Mohamed Helal / Nasser Al Robian

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

thrilling dramatic cultural conventional engaging competitive heartfelt predictable authentic visually striking intense earnest

Reviews

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Isabelle Dubois
Mar 14, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Hajjan delivers a spirited dive into the world of competitive camel racing, offering a narrative steeped in tradition and sibling rivalry. The film's strength lies in its atmospheric depiction of the races and the cultural underpinnings of this…

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Liam Davies
Mar 14, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A truly exhilarating cinematic experience, Hajjan is a triumph of sports filmmaking. It plunges you headfirst into the electrifying world of camel racing with breathtaking cinematography and a palpable sense of urgency. The story of Matar stepping into…

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Sophia Chen
Mar 14, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Hajjan presents a visually striking, if somewhat conventional, drama set against the backdrop of camel racing. The plot, involving a disgraced jockey and his brother’s quest for vindication, offers moments of genuine excitement, particularly during the race sequences.…

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Marcus Thorne
Mar 14, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a film that gallops with purpose. Hajjan masterfully blends the spectacle of camel racing with a potent story of familial duty and betrayal. The central premise, where a brother must assume a legendary mantle to clear…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 14, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Hajjan offers a vivid immersion into the thrilling, dusty world of camel racing. While the narrative arc, focusing on a young jockey seeking to avenge a wronged sibling and uphold family honour, treads familiar ground, the execution is…

FAQs

In the context of the film 'Hajjan', the Arabic word 'Hajjan' translates to 'jockey'. However, the film elevates this term beyond a simple description of a rider. It signifies a legendary figure, a hero within the world of Bedouin camel racing, carrying with it a weight of tradition, skill, and honour. Matar's journey is about becoming more than just a jockey; he aims to embody the spirit of a true Hajjan.