CinemaNA: My Driver And I - Ahd Kamel

Some friendships are made on the playground, others in coffee shops… and then there’s the one between a rebellious Saudi teen and her Sudanese driver. Buckle up-this isn’t your average coming-of-age story.

More Than Just a Ride

Set in the 80s and 90s Jeddah, My Driver and I follows Salma, a young girl born into privilege but also bound by family rules, and Gamar, a young Sudanese man working miles away from his own family. What starts as a simple “drive me here, drive me there” arrangement soon turns into an unshakable bond that redefines family, loyalty, and independence.

Why You’ll Love It

This isn’t just about driving lessons-it’s about life lessons. Gamar isn’t simply behind the wheel; he’s steering Salma toward her own self-discovery. And when Salma realizes (possibly too late) that her driver was actually her best friend, you’ll be clutching your heart like it just ran a marathon.

Bonus: Stick around after the screening for a live conversation with the brilliant Saudi filmmaker Ahd Kamel-because who better to unpack this story than the one who crafted it?

📅 Date: Tuesday, 04 Nov
⏰ Time: 7 PM
💸 Price: From AED 15
📍 Location: The Blue Hall, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi