Saudi cancels Jeddah film festivalSaudi Arabia's only film festival has been cancelled, dealing a blow to reformist hopes of an easing of clerical control over culture that had been raised by the low-key return of cinemas in December. In a country where movie theatres More… |
15 Bahrain films for Jeddah film festivalFifteen Bahraini films will compete against international films at a controversial summer festival in Saudi Arabia, which has drawn criticism from Saudi religious leaders. A total of 200 films have been submitted to the fourth Jeddah Film More… |