Rolling Out the Red Carpet: Riyadh Unveils its State-of-the-Art ‘Cinema House’ in Grand Style

“Cinema House” is the first art cinema in Al-Raiya city

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The movie night will be inaugurated with the documentary film “The Development of Riyadh 1975” by the great director of Saudi Arabia, Abdullah Al-Muhaisen. Celebrating the first film written, directed, photographed and produced by Saudi film crews.

Producer Faisal Baltoor, founder and CEO of Cinema House, said: “We wanted to celebrate the history of the Saudi film industry, to celebrate the first film with a Saudi film crew, while also celebrating the city of Riyadh as the core. of the opening film.”

“Cinema House” is intended to be a major destination for artistic filmgoers in the city of Riyadh, through three cinema halls – with a capacity of 80 seats – of luxurious artistic dimensions that present a variety of programs for local and international films. : Modern art that keeps pace with international film festivals and anecdotes that constitute a milestone in the history of cinema, huge commercial films and programs to enrich seminars and discussions.

Faisal Baltoor added, “Cinema House is a step that I was personally waiting for, which was the opening of a special cinema in the city of Riyadh to showcase art films. Its role will not only be limited to screening films, but it will also host those interested in the film industry. , to exchange discussions and dialogues… organizing seminars with eminent filmmakers from all over the world.

“Cinema House” will begin screening its films – to the public – with Saudi film crews directing the first film, “The Development of Riyadh 1975”, the event will witness screenings of international films from the United States, Korea, Germany, Finland, Japan and Iran.