Ensahar

2021 • Directed by

Hassan Al-Jahni

Young Fatima is heartbroken to discover her ailing grandmother and attempts to harness the magical powers of a local Ramadan drummer to make her better. Despite her best efforts, her grandmother peacefully passes away in her sleep—transformed into a benevolent, Emsahar. Tears of joy replace tears of sorrow as Fatima says a final goodbye to her beloved grandmother, watching in awe as she marches away, drumming and singing into the dawn light.