Night Courier

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In the heart of Riyadh, where desperation and opportunity collide, MANDOOB brings forth the gripping tale of Fahad Algadaani, a mentally fragile man racing against time to save his ailing father. As his world crumbles under the weight of financial burden and societal indifference, Fahad’s life takes an unexpected turn when he is forced to make ends meet as a humble delivery mandoob (Arabic for courier).

However, a chance encounter uncovers a dark underbelly of the city— one thriving on illegal dealings and illicit activities. Thrusted into the vestibules of the rapidly growing city, Fahad is confronted with a dangerous proposition that promises to solve all his monetary woes. Yet, this tantalizing opportunity comes at a great cost—he must risk everything he holds dear, including his principles and the fragile sanity he clings to.

Festivals & prix

Casablanca International Film Festival 2024: Grand Prize Best Director
Malmö Arab Film Festival 2024: Festival Award Best Actor
Oran Arab Film Festival 2024: Best Film
Rotterdam Arab Film Festival 2024: Jury Award Best Actor
Torino Film Festival 2023: Achille Valdata Audience Award
Zurich Film Festival 2023

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Titre original
Mandoob
Titre
Night Courier
Réalisation
Ali Kalthami
Pays
Arabie Saoudite
Année
2021
Scénario
Ali AlKalthami & Mohammed AlGarawi
Montage
Fakhreddine Amri
Musique
Fabian & Mike, Mohammed Alhamdan, Antonin Simon
Image
Ahmed Tahoun
Son
Aymen Labidi
Décors
Nirvana El Shenawi
Interprètes
Mohammed Aldokhei (Fahad Algaddani), Hajer Alshammari (Sarah Algaddani), Mohammed Alttowayan (Nasser Algaddani), Mohammed Algarawi (Abu Saud), Abu Salu (Sultan), Sarah Taibah (Maha), Amani Alsami (Yasam)

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Revue de presse

«It's unlikely that you will have seen the city of Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, shown with such textured complexity in a film before.» The Guardian

«An excellent film, equally entertaining, well-shot and interesting contextually, and a definite sign of the progress Saudi cinema is making.» Asian Movie Pulse