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It now hopes that allowing commercial movie theaters to open will act as a catalyst for economic growth and diversification, create jobs and provide Saudis with a greater range of entertainment options. The Saudi government wants more of them to spend their money at home. Many Saudis visit neighboring countries for vacations and leisure time. There are currently few entertainment attractions. He founded Cinema 70 last year after the government announced Vision 2030, a plan to diversify and open up the economy over the next decade. The event was repeated in 20 but stopped the following year in response to a government order, Salem added. Salem was involved in organizing the Jeddah Film Festival in 2006, the first of its kind in Saudi Arabia. It was private work." A long time ago: A cinema in Jeddah in the 1970s. "In the past, we offered movies as an independent company. "What makes this festival different is that we have official support from the General Entertainment Authority," said Salem. Related: Coming soon to Saudi Arabia: AMC movie theatersĭespite the longstanding ban on cinemas, similar film festivals have been held before but without the explicit backing of the government.
Saudi Arabia said last year that commercial movie theaters would be granted licenses, with the first expected to open its doors in March. We've really tried to create a complete movie experience for those attending." "We've got popcorn, we've got a red carpet.
Some have watched the movies before outside Saudi Arabia but want to experience it in Saudi with their family," he told CNNMoney. Salem says many of shows have been sold out, and people are adding their names to a waiting list. 'The Emoji Movie' and 'Captain Underpants' have been selling out. The hall accommodates 130 people where men, women and children can sit together, a scene that would have been unthinkable a year or two back but one which has become more familiar in recent months. The festival is taking place in a makeshift theater at the city's cultural and arts society. Related: Saudi Arabia is investing billions in fun "There is also acceptance of such movies as the first to be screened since the decision to allow cinemas." "We decided to show animation films so they are suitable for families," said Mamdouh Salem, CEO of Cinema 70, a Saudi movie producer and distributor, and the organizer of the festival.
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