Jinn (2018)

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Summer is a carefree teenage girl whose world is turned upside down when her mother abruptly converts to Islam and becomes a different person. At first resistant to the faith, she begins to reevaluate her identity after becoming attracted to a Muslim classmate, crossing the thin line between physical desire and piety.

Director: Nijla Mu'min
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 92 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jesi Nelson
Cinematography: Bruce Francis Cole
Editing: Collin Kriner
Production: Sweet Potato Pie Productions, Morgan's Mark, Confluential Films, Screen Lloyd, Foundation for Ethnic Understanding
Country: United States of America
Language: العربية, English
Original Language: en

Themes

The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

sexuality, islam, religious conversion, coming of age, desire, woman director, mother daughter relationship

Trailer

Jinn Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jinn about?
Summer is a carefree teenage girl whose world is turned upside down when her mother abruptly converts to Islam and becomes a different person. At first resistant to the faith, she begins to reevaluate her identity after becoming attracted to a Muslim classmate, crossing the thin line between physical desire and piety.
Who directed Jinn?
Jinn was directed by Nijla Mu'min.
Who stars in Jinn?
Jinn stars Zoë Renee, Simone Missick, Kelvin Harrison, Jr., Dorian Missick, Hisham Tawfiq, Kelly Jenrette.
How long is Jinn?
Jinn has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
What genre is Jinn?
Jinn is a Drama film.
Where was Jinn produced?
Jinn was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Jinn?
The themes of Jinn include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.