SAUDI FILM NIGHTS TO OPEN IN CHINA
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Each of the four films to be screened in China –"Valley Road," "Il Signore," "Saleeg" and "Star Chaser" – provides a unique perspective on Saudi culture. They cover themes of reality, adventure and fantasy
"Il Signore," helmed by Aymen Khoja Salem, tells the story of a Saudi engineer who pretends to be an Italian expert to work at a major company
The animated stop-motion short "Saleeg" by director Afnan Bawyan is about a lonely grandmother living in a neighborhood full of strangers
The sci-fi animated feature film "Star Chaser," a joint directorial effort of Ayman Jamal and Arafa Al Mughairi, revolves around a 19-year-old girl's interplanetary journey after the destruction of her home world
CHINA TO SHOWCASE SAUDI FILMS FOR THE FIRST TIME
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The Saudi Film Commission has announced the launch of "Saudi Film Nights”, which will take place in China, following the success of two previous tours in Morocco and Australia.The event will occur from October 21 to 26, 2024 in the largest film market in the world in the cities of Beijing, Shanghai, and Suzhou, respectively, where a selection of feature and short Saudi films will be screened, in the presence of Saudi talents.
The screenings will be followed by panel discussions with the filmmakers.
The event in China will highlight a variety of Saudi feature films, including VALLEY ROAD by Khalid Fahad, STAR CHASER by Ayman Jamal, IL SIGNORE by Aymen Khoja, and the short film SALEEG by Afnan Bawyan. "Saudi Film Nights" will also host notable figures that include journalists, and film critics in China, alongside guests and film enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds.
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Chinese cinemas will have commercial releases for the Saudi films VALLEY ROAD and STAR CHASER, right after their premieres in “Saudi Film Nights”.
This is part of the Saudi Film Commission’s efforts to support the growth and development of Saudi cinema, highlight local talents, and promote collaboration and the exchange of expertise between cultures.
ABOUT
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"Saudi Film Nights" is an initiative by the Saudi Film Commission to showcase a selection of Saudi films in international markets, aiming to promote Saudi cinema culture and talent by hosting special screenings and events featuring Saudi movies in different countries around the world; this includes film discussions and interactions with filmmakers, allowing for cultural exchange and potential collaborations with international film industries.
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