#Haifaa Al-Mansour
Saudi Arabia’s cinematic journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. From decades of restrictions to a thriving industry celebrated internationally, the evolution of Saudi cinema reflects the country’s cultural renaissance and its embrace of modernity. Here is a look at how Saudi Arabia transitioned from banning public cinemas to becoming a rising star in the global film industry. The Era of Silence: Cinema Ban (1980s - 2018) Public cinemas were banned in Saudi Arabia in the early 1980s due to…
