Ionian ContemporaryAnimation Festival ICONA November 12th - 15th, 2026
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Selection
Sadaa al'iiman
South Africa 2025
Duration: 04:27
Directed: Aasiyah Mndebele
Screenplay: Aasiyah Mndebele
Production: The Animation School
Dialogue Language: English
When Zainab unknowingly accepts a cursed necklace from a jealous coworker, she falls under the influence of a malevolent force that slowly takes control of her body. Her coworker, Aisha, watches in horror as Zainab lunges to attack her before whispering a small prayer. As Zainab battles with the shaitan for control, Aisha confronts her lapsed faith. She dons her Hijab and recites a prayer for spiritual protection. In the clash between the darkness and devotion, Aisha's rediscovered faith becomes the key to breaking the cursed object and saving Zainab.
Duration: 04:27
Directed: Aasiyah Mndebele
Screenplay: Aasiyah Mndebele
Production: The Animation School
Dialogue Language: English
When Zainab unknowingly accepts a cursed necklace from a jealous coworker, she falls under the influence of a malevolent force that slowly takes control of her body. Her coworker, Aisha, watches in horror as Zainab lunges to attack her before whispering a small prayer. As Zainab battles with the shaitan for control, Aisha confronts her lapsed faith. She dons her Hijab and recites a prayer for spiritual protection. In the clash between the darkness and devotion, Aisha's rediscovered faith becomes the key to breaking the cursed object and saving Zainab.
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