Film guide 2023
Norah
A young woman and a newly arrived teacher discover a shared language through the desire to create.
- Original title
- نورة — Norah
- Director
- Tawfik Alzaidi
- Year
- 2023
Editorial profile. Availability on LAREINE TV has not been confirmed.
Story, without spoilers
In a remote Saudi village during the 1990s, new teacher Nader keeps his identity as a painter out of sight. His encounter with Norah renews his artistic impulse. Their developing connection gives both a way to imagine possibilities beyond the limits of their immediate surroundings.
Context & recognition
Tawfik Alzaidi links his feature debut to his own experience of seeking artistic expression. Produced in 2023, Norah received a Special Mention in the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes in 2024.
Main characters & cast
Norah
Maria Bahrawi
A young village woman drawn towards art and a wider world.
Nader
Yaqoub Alfarhan
A schoolteacher and secret painter whose creativity reawakens through meeting her.