{"id":34273,"date":"2022-06-12T13:34:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-12T10:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/?p=34273"},"modified":"2026-03-28T01:03:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T22:03:45","slug":"the-delegation-of-the-european-union-and-arabia-pictures-group-are-launching-the-first-ever-european-film-festival-in-saudi-arabia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/the-delegation-of-the-european-union-and-arabia-pictures-group-are-launching-the-first-ever-european-film-festival-in-saudi-arabia\/","title":{"rendered":"The Delegation of the European Union and Arabia Pictures Group are launching the first ever European Film Festival in Saudi Arabia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Between 15 to 22 June, Riyadh will welcome 14 films from different European countries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EUFF-SM-Post-2_ssict_1080_1080.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EUFF-SM-Post-2_ssict_1080_1080-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"EUFF SM Post (2)_ssict_1080_1080\" class=\"wp-image-34274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EUFF-SM-Post-2_ssict_1080_1080-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EUFF-SM-Post-2_ssict_1080_1080-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EUFF-SM-Post-2_ssict_1080_1080-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EUFF-SM-Post-2_ssict_1080_1080-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EUFF-SM-Post-2_ssict_1080_1080-440x440.webp 440w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EUFF-SM-Post-2_ssict_1080_1080.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Among the side-events taking place during this first edition, filmmakers Gregory Magne (<em>Les Parfums<\/em>), Marios Piperides (<em>Smuggling Hendrix<\/em>) and screenwriter Giacomo Mazzariol (<em>My Brother Chases Dinosaurs<\/em>) will meet the audiences and run an open conversation with filmmakers and film enthusiasts.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 8 June 2022 \u2013 The Delegation of the European Union in Riyadh, in cooperation with the Embassies of the EU Member States and the Arabia Pictures Group, announces today the 1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;ever European Film Festival taking place in Saudi Arabia. The Festival will run from 15-22 June and entail a screening of 14 European films from different European countries. These include Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malta, Poland, Spain and Sweden. The projected films include \u201cLittle Joe\u201d by Jessica Hausner, \u201cCampeones\u201d by Javier Fesser and \u201cI am Greta\u201d by Nathan Grossman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">H.E. Mr. Patrick Simonnet, EU Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, commented:&nbsp;<em>\u201cWe are very happy to host the 1st ever European Film Festival in Saudi Arabia. As the EU, we are keen to add to the vibrant cultural scene of Saudi Arabia, facilitating cultural exchange and introducing European culture while also fostering contacts between Europeans and Saudis to enhance mutual understanding. We also thank our partners in this endeavor, especially Arabia Pictures, VOX Cinema and the Saudi Film Commission.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Roua Almadani, CEO of Arabia Pictures (APG), commented that:&nbsp;<em>\u201cThis event is a milestone within the Kingdom and a bridge between Europe and the rising film industry in Saudi Arabia.<\/em>&nbsp;<em>We would like to thank the delegation of the European Union for collaborating with us, the Saudi Film Commission for its support and our esteemed partners, especially VOX Cinema<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aimed at facilitating cultural exchange and promoting European cinema, the Festival will also foster contacts between the European and Saudi filmmakers through the organisation of dedicated side-events. Among the guests will be film directors Gregory Magne and Marios Piperides, from France and Cyprus respectively. Other events include Alberto Battocchi, Film Commissioner of Trentino, raising awareness on environmental practices around movie-making; Giacomo Mazzariol, the screenwriter of the Italian film \u201cMy Brother Chases Dinosaurs\u201d and Matti Rockenbauch who will discuss with the Saud film community legal aspects of filmmaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All screenings will take place at the VOX Cinema The Esplanade who is also co-sponsoring the event alongside Alliance Fran\u00e7aise, Goethe Institut and the Embassy of Italy to Saudi Arabia. The event has also benefited from the support of the Saudi Film Commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cFilm not only has the ability to entertain but also provides audiences with a window into other cultures. VOX Cinemas is proud to sponsor the inaugural European Film Festival in Riyadh, which celebrates the transformative power of cinema,\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;said Mohamed Al Hashemi, Country Head, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Majid Al Futtaim Leisure, Entertainment, Cinemas &amp; Lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tickets to all film screenings will be sold at 35 SAR. For further information about the Festival\u2019s schedule and for purchasing tickets, please visit:<a href=\"https:\/\/arabiapictures.sa\/EuroFest\">\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/arabiapictures.sa\/EuroFest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/arabiapictures.sa\/EuroFest<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The synopsis of the films, schedule of side-events and biographies of the participating guests are attached.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Between 15 to 22 June, Riyadh will welcome 14 films from different European countries Among the side-events taking place during this first edition, filmmakers Gregory Magne (Les Parfums), Marios Piperides (Smuggling Hendrix) and screenwriter Giacomo Mazzariol (My Brother Chases Dinosaurs) will meet the audiences and run an open conversation with filmmakers and film enthusiasts. 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