RIYADH: The Saudi Film Commission has chosen “Hijra” to represent the Kingdom at next year’s 98th Academy Awards.
The movie has been selected for the Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars, which will be held in Los Angeles in March 2026, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.
Chosen by a committee of prominent Saudi Arabia filmmakers and industry specialists, the movie will compete against dozens of submissions from around the world.
The academy’s shortlist is announced after several stages, the SPA reported.
Released in August at the Venice International Film Festival, the movie is an exploration of female identity across generations.
