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Prostrate and Draw Near

Prostrate and Draw Near

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Prostrate and Draw Near

2024

0h 7m

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Based on true events, this award-winning animated short film portrays a unique spiritual moment in an almost empty Holy Mosque of Makkah during the COVID-19 lockdown, inspired by Nabila Abuljadayel’s original artwork.

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Directed by: Suraya AlShehry
Nabila Abuljadayel

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