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Writer/director Meshal Aljaser’s NAGA had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival back in September, and we’ve learned today that it’s now coming to Netflix.
NAGA will begin streaming exclusively on Netflix Thursday, December 7.
In the Saudi genre film, “Stranded amid Riyadh’s desert dunes, Sarah, a local Saudi girl, escapes heartaches and the vengeance of a vigorous camel after discreetly sneaking out of her parent’s home for a romantic date that landed her astray.”
Adwa Bader, Khalid Bin Shaddad, Amal Alharbi and Yazeed Almajyul star.
Joe Lipsett reviewed NAGA for Bloody Disgusting out of TIFF, raving: “Between the virtuoso camerawork and the ticking clock, NAGA‘s closest spiritual comparison is the adrenaline rush of Run Lola Run.” Joe’s review continues, “NAGA is an incredibly exciting, dynamic thriller featuring an assured performance from lead actress Adwa Bader.
“The film never shies away from addressing the challenges (young) women face in a systemically patriarchal society, but it’s not heavy-handed or preachy. It’s just impossible to forget what’s at stake: all of the gunplay, police violence and camel attacks pale in comparison to the danger Sara faces if she doesn’t arrive on time to meet her father.”
Joe also shines a particular spotlight on a camel attack sequence in the movie, which is teased at various points throughout the trailer. Joe writes, “It’s bold, terrifying, and really good.”
You can watch the official NAGA trailer below.
