The Legend of Zeineb and Noah

A quiet, myth-tinged journey through grief and belief, blending gentle wonder with unsettling encounters and a child's stubborn hope.

Directed by

Yousry Nasrallah

Overview

In a small Egyptian town, Zeinab, a young girl, strongly believes in myths and superstitions. With the help of Noah, her Christian neighbor, she abducts her mother’s body. During the escape journey, both Zeinab and Noah are confronted with many of the myths and fears they so strongly believed were true.

How it feels

Whimsical, earnest, eerie and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Grief, faith, coming-of-age, family

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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