Saudi films to be screened in Brazil

São Paulo – Four Saudi films are set to make their Brazilian premiere during the Saudi Film Nights festival, which will take place from November 21 to 28 in cinemas across São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Salvador. This event is a collaboration between the Saudi Film Commission and MyMama Entertainment, and will be curated by Selton Mello and Ilda Santiago, co-founder and executive director of the Rio Film Festival.

The festival will showcase two short films and two feature films. Espaço Petrobras Augusta in São Paulo will host screenings on November 21 and 22, while Estação Claro Gávea in Rio de Janeiro will play host on November 24 and 25. The final screenings will take place at Cine Glauber Rocha in Salvador, Bahia, on November 27 and 28.

Among the feature films, Haifaa Al-Mansour's "Unidentified" (2025) will be featured. This film examines the complexities faced by women in local society as a police investigation unfolds. Wael Abumansour's "Saify" (2024) utilizes satire and humor to tell the story of a man overwhelmed by debt, who resorts to blackmail as a solution.

The short films "The Last Dismissal" (2023) by Jawaher Alamri and "Two Sisters" (2025) by Waleed Alqahtani will also be screened. "The Last Dismissal" delves into a teenager’s confrontation with her school principal following the loss of her best friend, while "Two Sisters" sheds light on the drama of a struggling actress. The film screenings will be followed by receptions featuring the lead actors and directors, and admission is free. Tickets, schedules, and additional information can be found at https://saudifilmnightsbrazil.com/.