Love & Revenge (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2021, Love & Revenge is a notable film directed by Anhar Salem, running about 31 minutes.
What it’s about. A docu-fiction follows Doody (Badriah Ahmed) and Ansam Salem, Anhar’s niece and sister, who portray fictionalized versions of themselves as young women navigating contemporary Saudi society. Staged scenes of private moments, public appearances, and performances unfold as a cathartic journey from the real incident when Doody, after publishing a photo, faced mass bullying online and accusations from authorities. By blurring the boundaries between reality, the digital realm, and fiction, the film explores self-representation and survival. In the narrative, Doody repeatedly escapes into an avatar born from an Instagram filter, immersing herself in an alternate reality. This avatar becomes both a veil to break free from social conventions, reflecting the uncontrollable circulation of images today. The film stands as a poetic tribute with/to Doody, who passed away after its release, leaving her last words on the IG account @livingthefirelife_000zg.
Who’s in it. Love & Revenge stars Ansam Salem as Ansam and Badriah Ahmed as Doody.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Love & Revenge sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love & Revenge page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love & Revenge (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love & Revenge change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Love & Revenge worth watching?
- Love & Revenge holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Love & Revenge?
- Love & Revenge stars Ansam Salem and Badriah Ahmed.
- When was Love & Revenge released?
- Love & Revenge was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 31 minutes.