Saudi films are hitting the global stage

Looking at the Saudi film industry’s growing influence: Variety is out with an interview with Jomana Al Rashid, head of the Red Sea Film Foundation and CEO of Tadawul-listed Saudi Research and Media Group. The interview zeros in on the Kingdom’s growing influence in the global film industry, eight years after a previous ban on cinema was lifted. With six Arab films backed by the foundation showcased at the Venice Film Festival, including notable titles like Tunisia’s Aïcha and Egypt’s Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo, the foundation is proving to be a major force in Arab Cinema, Al Rashid said.