Khaled Aljarallah

Khaled Aljarallah, honestly, the guy’s been making waves—like, not just a drop in the indie pond but more of a cannonball. You probably clocked him first with “Alkhallat+” back in 2022, right? That film’s got this electric vibe, part dark comedy, part social commentary, and it doesn’t tiptoe around the awkward, messy corners of life in the Gulf. It’s like he’s got this sixth sense for digging up secrets people would rather keep buried, and then he just throws them out there, unfiltered. And then, “Night Courier” came along in 2023; totally different energy, but still very much Aljarallah’s style. Gritty, restless, it follows the chaotic late-night hustle of a courier in a city that never really sleeps—think neon-lit streets, weird encounters, and way too much caffeine. It’s raw, kind of claustrophobic, and there’s this undercurrent of tension that just never lets you chill out. But, if you want to see where he started stirring the pot, go back to “Is Sumiyati Going to Hell?” from 2016. That one? Oof. He takes on class, religion, and domestic work in Saudi society, and he doesn’t sugarcoat a thing. It’s uncomfortable, it’s sharp, and honestly, it’s the kind of film that sticks with you. Aljarallah isn’t here to hand you easy answers—he likes his stories complicated, his characters messy, and his audiences a little bit rattled.