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People Can’t Stop Raving About Riyadh’s Gulf Cinema Festival
Riyadh is currently hosting the fourth edition of the Gulf Cinema Festival for the first time ever!
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The Gulf Cinema Festival is back 🎦https://t.co/l8sp6CBFwM— Time Out Riyadh (@TimeOut_Riyadh) April 4, 2024
From April 14 to 18, under the patronage of Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, the Saudi Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Film Commission, the Gulf Cinema Festival is being hosted in Riyadh, with the participation of a number of prominent individuals and figures in the community.
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This exciting event brings together big names from across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including dignitaries, cultural icons, media personalities, and influential figures from the film industry. The festival kicked off with a lively speech by Film Commission CEO Abdullah bin Nasser Al-Qahtani, who shared Prince Badr’s message on the festival’s crucial role in fostering cultural strategy and cooperation among GCC nations.
The festival is bringing together cultural bonds and cinematic experiences
The festival is all about strengthening cultural bonds and exchanging cinematic experiences among GCC countries. It emphasizes the role of cinema in cultural dialogue and infrastructure development.
The opening ceremony featured a special film highlighting the evolution of Gulf cinema and the festival’s contribution to its growth. It’s a fantastic platform for showcasing innovative films, facilitating discussions among filmmakers, and hosting workshops and seminars on various cinematic topics.
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