Hobal.. A Saudi film shines at the Red Sea Film Festival and this is its release date

As part of the Red Sea Film Festival, which will be hosted by Jeddah from December 5 to 14, 2024, the Saudi film “Hoopal” will be screened for the first time on December 7.

The festival is held in Jeddah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, giving the screening a unique cultural dimension. The film is one of the most anticipated Saudi cinematic works of the year.

A human story that embodies the nineties The film “Hoopal” revolves around a Bedouin family living in isolation in the desert, as a result of the grandfather’s belief in the imminent signs of the end of the world. Through this story, the film presents a picture of life in Saudi Arabia during the 1990s, and highlights the impact of openness on the Bedouin community.

The film is directed by Abdulaziz Al-Shalahi and written by Mufrej Al-Majfal, and includes a group of Saudi stars, such as Mila Al-Zahrani, Ibrahim Al-Hasawi, and Mishaal Al-Mutairi.

Local support and appreciation for Saudi culture The film is supported by the “Light Fund for Film Support” in cooperation with the Film Commission, the Quality of Life Program, and NEOM, in addition to private companies.

Artist Ibrahim Al-Hasawi described the work as a reflection of Saudi identity and culture, expressing his hope that the audience would like it. For her part, artist Mila Al-Zahrani invited the audience to watch the film in its first showing, noting that it will be shown commercially in Saudi cinemas on January 2, 2025.

The film “Hobal” represents a new and distinctive step in the path of Saudi cinema, as it expresses social and economic issues with local culture, providing the audience with a profound cinematic experience.