Saudi Arabia Just Made it to the Cannes Film Festival

By Guest Contributor On May 13, 2018

Cannes, France - May 24, 2014: Great Auditorium of the exit door at Cannes in France, the famous red carpeted stairs and crowd of people waiting at the gate output.

by: Febronia Hanna

After taking gigantic steps in the field of movies and opening up over a 1000 theatres all over the country, Saudi Arabia has finally announced that it’s participating in the ongoing Cannes films festival.

The Kingdom’s new Saudi Film Council will launch its grand pavilion at the Cannes Marché du Film by displaying a sum of nine short films.

Awwad Alawwad, the Saudi Culture Minister, said that “The kingdom supports Saudi filmmakers and celebrates them, it also welcomes variety and diversity so it encourages international filmmakers to come and explore the fascinating locations of Saudi Arabia.”

Cannes Chief, Thierry Frémaux, welcomed the Saudi initiative by stating “I am thrilled that Saudi Arabia has launched the Saudi Film Council with a clear focus on nurturing its filmmaking talent and sharing Saudi stories with the world.”

WE SAID THIS: Another thing to add to the list of firsts in Saudi Arabia!