Nayla Al Khaja: 3 publications

Victoria Luxford - 14-01-2026

Grief, hallucination, and repression all collide in the second feature of Nayla Al Khaja, the first woman to direct and produce films in the Emirates - from the 46th Cairo International Film Festival [Read More...]

Victoria Luxford - 10-01-2026

Victoria Luxford interviews the first woman director from the Emirates just as she releases her sophomore feature; they discuss a story rooted in silence, emotional impulse, working with the iconic A.R. Rahman, the UAE beyond modern skylines, and more - read our exclusive interview [Read More...]

Victor Fraga - 10-12-2023

Terrifying exorcist drama adapts Christian horror tropes into Muslim culture to exceptional results; this Emirati film will keep you on the edge of your seat - from the 3rd Red Sea International Film Festival [Read More...]