European Film Festival in Riyadh to screen 15 movies, says EU ambassador
EU Ambassador Christoph Farnaud announced that 15 European films will be screened at the European Film Festival in Riyadh, aiming to introduce Saudi audiences to the latest in European cinema.
European Ambassador Christoph Farnaud has announced that 15 European films will be screened at the European Film Festival in Riyadh. The aim of this event is to introduce Saudi audiences to the latest works of European cinema. The festival, organized jointly by European and Saudi parties, will commence with the Spanish film Sierane and continue over the next ten days.
Farnaud made these announcements to Al Arabiya, emphasizing that the festival offers Saudi audiences the chance to discover recent achievements in European filmmaking. He stressed that European cinema is one of the world's richest and most dynamic film industries.
The ambassador highlighted that the festival is not merely a celebration of European cinema, but primarily designed for Saudi audiences. It is a joint initiative between the European and Saudi sides, intended to provide a unique cultural and cinematic experience to people in the Kingdom.
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