11 doors, infinite myths, one animator rewriting Arab storytelling.
Yarub’s door leads to surreal worlds inspired by Arab myths and legends in 11 short animated episodes.
Direction
Nejer single-handedly animated 167 minutes. Madman.
Practical Effects
Hand-drawn frames honoring classic Arab illustration traditions.
Writing
Folklore remixes that respect source while feeling fresh.
Director
Malik Nejer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Nejer created this over four years while working full-time, often animating 2-3 seconds daily.
Each episode pulls from specific regional folklore—Najdi, Hijazi, Bedouin—rarely represented in global animation.
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