Private Project

NURA

A young woman struggles to hide her newfound connection to Islam after returning home from university to her devout Christian mother.

  • Meriam Hadj-Messaoud
    Director
  • Dolapo Ayeni
    Writer
  • Muna Ahmed
    Writer
  • Sychelle-Kristina Yanda
    Producer
  • Blessing-Nicole Yanda
    Key Cast
    "NURA"
    Vanish: “Daisy” (Commercial), X factor: The Band (2019)
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Political Drama
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes 4 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 12, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Meriam Hadj-Messaoud

MERIAM has a portfolio that includes a variety of projects, but this is the first time she's directed her own work.

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Director Statement

I've done projects here and there but have never had a chance to direct something that is close to my heart and personal to me. I took the opportunity to direct a film that portrays my religion in a good light and I'm excited for the future of this project.