Saudi Arabia9 Essential Films from Saudi ArabiaStop 4 of 9

Barakah Yoqabil Barakah

Name: Barakah Yoqabil Barakah
Released: 2016

بركة يقابل بركة

2016

In Jeddah, where dating is all but forbidden, a mild-mannered municipal clerk and amateur actor falls for a bold, wealthy social-media star, and the two must find a way to be together in a society that gives them nowhere to go. A wry, charming romantic comedy.

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Part of 9 Essential Films from Saudi Arabia

This film is stop 4 of 9 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through Saudi Arabia. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

Watching this film stamps Saudi Arabia in the 196 country film challenge.