Huda's Salon

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Huda's Salon

R

2022

1h 31m

Mystery & Thriller

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Reem, a young mother married to a jealous man, goes to Huda's salon in Bethlehem. But this ordinary visit turns sour when Huda, after having put Reem in a shameful situation, blackmails her to have her work for the secret service of the occupiers, and thus betray her people.

Critics Consensus

Painfully relevant without being heavy-handed, Huda's Salon isn't fully prepared to answer all the questions it raises, but it works well enough as a thriller.

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Namrata Joshi

The New Indian Express

10/26/2023

Huda’s Salon goes deeper and gets more metaphorical in dealing with espionage and the concomitant compromises and betrayals.

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Anna Smith

Deadline Hollywood Daily

03/07/2022

A tense and culturally fascinating watch about women battling an impossible situation.

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Justin Chang

Los Angeles Times

03/05/2022

Awad is particularly superb... Even when you don’t believe the movie she’s in, you believe her entirely.

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Joshua Polanski

Boston Hassle

07/14/2024

Huda’s Salon ... is an impatient film working in a genre where sometimes patience is the key.

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Graeme Tuckett

The Post NZ

04/20/2023

4/5

In a brisk and efficient -- even slightly rushed -- 91 minutes, Huda's Salon lays out a story of women at war that will stay with you. Very recommended.

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Emilio Luna

El antepenúltimo mohicano

08/01/2022

4/5

An honest and powerful film. [Full Review in Spanish]

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MB C

@MB.Cinema Mar 31

Huda's Salon is a about a woman blackmailed into becoming an informant. What begins as an ordinary salon visit quickly turns into a suffocating psychological trap. The film excels in tension, using a tightly constructed plot and morally complex characters. Its exploration of fear, coercion, and blurred guilt adds emotional weight. However, the ending feels rushed compared to the strong buildup. Overall, it’s a gripping and unsettling experience that raises powerful questions......

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len s

@landmark91101 03/27/2022

Overall, I felt this movie was entertaining with a good storyline. The acting was very good. It might be a little too violent for some.

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Synopsis

Reem, a young mother married to a jealous man, goes to Huda's salon in Bethlehem. But this ordinary visit turns sour when Huda, after having put Reem in a shameful situation, blackmails her to have her work for the secret service of the occupiers, and thus betray her people.

Director: Hany Abu-Assad
Producer: Hany Abu-Assad, Amira Diab, Mohamed Hefzy, Maher Diab, Alaa Karkouti, Shahinaz El Akkad
Screenwriter: Hany Abu-Assad
Distributor: IFC Films
Production Co: Cocoon Films, Film-Clinic, Lagoonie Film Production, Philistine Films, MAD Solutions, Doha Film Institute, KeyFilm, H & A Productions
Rating: R (Disturbing Violent Content|Graphic Nudity)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: Arabic
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 4, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 4, 2022
Box Office (Gross USA): $14.4K
Runtime: 1h 31m