The story of Saudi cinema cannot be told without referring to the Saudi Film Festival, which has been at the heart of the country’s cinematic movement since it began 15 years ago. It arose out of nowhere. There were not any showrooms, platforms, or programs that supported cinematic talents. And so, the movement progressed at an astonishing pace later on, as Ahmed Almulla, director of the Saudi Film Festival, explains.
Saudi cinema, he says, is drawing global attention. Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat, he explains that: “As the world undergoes cinematic decline, two countries, Saudi Arabia and China, are witnessing a genuine cinematic renaissance.”
