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Queer Khalifa

Queer Khalifa

2024
14 min NR USA
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The story of a a trans man and a hijabi who unite as adults to rekindle their tragic teenage romance.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Danial Gondal
Starring
Danial Gondal / Ayesha Saleh / Asif Shem Alli / Sanam Erfani / Simbal Karma / Saleem Gondal / Zoha Gondal / Faria Ali

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Priya Sharma
Mar 14, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Queer Khalifa offers a thoughtful exploration of a rekindled romance between a trans man and a hijabi woman, a pairing that immediately sets it apart. Danial Gondal and Ayesha Saleh anchor the film with performances that are both…

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Julian Harding
Mar 14, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A truly affecting piece of cinema, Queer Khalifa excels in its sensitive portrayal of a unique love story. The narrative, centred on a trans man and a hijabi woman revisiting their teenage romance, is handled with exceptional care.…

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Sophia Chen
Mar 14, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Queer Khalifa presents a compelling premise: the rekindling of a lost love between a trans man and a hijabi woman. Danial Gondal and Ayesha Saleh bring a commendable sincerity to their roles, striving to capture the complex emotional…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 14, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a film that dares to tread sensitive ground with grace. Queer Khalifa centres on a reunion that feels earned, focusing on the rekindling of a teenage love between a trans man and a hijabi woman. Danial…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 14, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Queer Khalifa attempts a delicate balancing act, weaving together the threads of a past, tragic romance with the present-day realities of its protagonists. Danial Gondal and Ayesha Saleh anchor the film with earnest performances, portraying a connection that…

FAQs

The film's premise, involving a "tragic teenage romance" that is rekindled, suggests a predominantly dramatic and emotional experience. While there may be moments of tenderness and joy in the reunion, the underlying narrative is likely to be imbued with the weight of past experiences and the complexities of their current lives.