# Naga (2023)

> A secret romantic escape across Riyadh's dunes becomes a darkly comic survival ordeal when a stranded young Saudi woman faces both social restrictions and a vengeful camel.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1146552

## Facts

- Runtime: 113 min
- Genres: Thriller
- Director: Meshal Al-Jaser
- Cast: Adwa Bader, Yazeed Almajyul, Jubran Al-Jubran, Khalid Bin Shaddad, Amal Alharbi, Mutlaq Althubaiti, Ali Alduwian, Oumkalthoum Sarah Bard
- TMDB rating: 5.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28554013/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: tense, absurdist, darkly comic, late night thriller viewing, arabic cinema exploration

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