12th Saudi Film Festival

Ready for their close-up: Saudi stars dazzle at opening of 12th Saudi Film Festival

‎‏With the theme of ‘Cinema of the Journey,’ event offers a selection of Arab and international films exploring idea of journeys and movement as essential story elements
The longest-running celebration of film in the Kingdom, the festival has since its launch in 2008 become a key showcase and driver of Saudi and Gulf cinema

By Jasmine Bager · 27 June 2026