Movie
Tajouj
Beginning of the 20th century in the east of Sudan. Tajouj is the beautiful cousin of a young tribesman who falls in love with her and proclaims his love out loud in a song. However, the traditions of his tribe forbid such love, and his uncle refuses his request to marry Tajouj. But after the young man leaves the village and declares his remorse, the marriage is finally allowed after all. In the meantime, however, another man has expressed interest in Tajouj. A story full of jealousy ensues, which ends in tragedy.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Tajouj was released March 1, 1977. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Beginning of the 20th century in the east of Sudan. Tajouj is the beautiful cousin of a young tribesman who falls in love with her and proclaims his love out loud in a song. However, the traditions of his tribe forbid such love, and his uncle refuses his request to marry Tajouj. But after the young man leaves the village and declares his remorse, the marriage is finally allowed after all. In the meantime, however, another man has expressed interest in Tajouj. A story full of jealousy ensues, which ends in tragedy.
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Cast
Salah ibn Al BadiyaMohallakCredits
- Directed by
- Gadalla Gubara
- Written by
- Gadalla Gubara
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Arabic
- Original title
- تاجوج
Production
- Studio Gad