RIYADH: For Saudi filmmaker Shahad Ameen, presenting her work on the international stage is more than a personal achievement — it is an act of cultural expression.
Ameen’s latest film, “Hijra,” an exploration of female identity across generations, was shown at the recent 82nd Venice International Film Festival, putting the Kingdom firmly on the map of world cinema.
“There’s something special about being seen in a space like Venice,” the filmmaker told Arab News.
A young actress during a scene from "Hijra." (Supplied)
Ameen’s pride, however, extends beyond personal acclaim and is as much about demonstrating that Saudi stories carry significant “emotional weight, spiritual depth, and cinematic ambition.”
