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The Neighbour

2013 · 18 min

A quiet, culturally observant short that unfolds through small misunderstandings, inviting empathy rather than drama.

Directed by
Nayla Al Khaja
Genres
Drama
Overview
English school teacher Sara accepts a position in Dubai but soon finds language and culture to be a complication when dealing with her neighbor Moza and her granddaughter Fatma.
How it feels
Melancholic, earnest and warm. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Identity, family, isolation, immigration
Content
Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
Note
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Directed by
Nayla Al Khaja
Genres
Drama
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
Places
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror0
Humour2
Realism8
Romance0
Tension4
Darkness3
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

Cast

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Details

Genres
drama
Directed by
Nayla Al Khaja
Written by
Nayla Al Khaja
Starring
Moza Al Mazroei
Runtime
18 min
Country
United Arab Emirates
Languages
Arabic, English

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