A Matter of Life and Death

In Jeddah, Hayat lives convinced that a hereditary curse in her family will end her life when she turns thirty, while Yousef, a reclusive heart surgeon, lives with a heart that beats slower than it should. An unexpected encounter brings them together, and each faces questions about love, fate and the fear of death. A dark romantic comedy written by Sara Taibah, selected by the Film Commission to represent Saudi Arabia at the Oscars.

Director:

Anas Ba Tahaf

Writer:

Sara Taibah