Nour Shams
نور شمس
Synopsis
Shams, an Uber driver in Jeddah, is a single mother with two obsessions: her only child, Makki, and her African desserts. Shams struggles to convince Makki to follow the traditional path of marriage and to show any interest in her desserts. In fact, Makki’s passion unravels as he decides to participate in a hip-hop competition, which could lead to winning an extended trip to France and separate them for the first time in their lives. Shams is forced to decide which is more important: losing her son or finding herself.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Faizah Ambah
- Screenplay & Story
- Faizah Ambah
- Original Title
- نور شمس
- Country of Origin
- Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Faizah Ambah
Faizah Ambah
Lasse Ulvedal Tolbøll
Jad Dani Ali Hassan, Antoine Rodet
Department Leadership Roster
Faizah Ambah
Writer
Lasse Ulvedal Tolbøll
Director of Photography
Jad Dani Ali Hassan
Editor
Antoine Rodet
Editor
Faizah Ambah
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nour Shams
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nour Shams about?
Shams, an Uber driver in Jeddah, is a single mother with two obsessions: her only child, Makki, and her African desserts. Shams struggles to convince Makki to follow the traditional path of marriage and to show any interest in her desserts. In fact, Makki’s passion unravels as he decides to participate in a hip-hop competition, which could lead to winning an extended trip to France and separate them for the first time in their lives. Shams is forced to decide which is more important: losing her son or finding herself.
Who directed Nour Shams?
Nour Shams was directed by Faizah Ambah.
Who stars in Nour Shams?
The principal cast of Nour Shams includes Ahmed Al-Saddam, Aisha Al Rifaie.
When was Nour Shams released and how long is it?
Nour Shams was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 26m.