RIYADH: The fourth edition of the European Film Festival began on Monday in Riyadh, featuring 15 films from as many European countries — all subtitled in Arabic and English — until Nov. 11.
The bridge-building event has been organized by the Delegation of the EU to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with Arabia Pictures, VOX Cinemas, the Saudi Film Commission, as well as embassies of member states.
On Monday, ambassadors, media representatives and other individuals were shown the Latvian film “Flow,” winner of the 2025 Oscar for Best Animated Feature.
On Tuesday, the festival screened Norwegian film “Titina” and Spanish film “EL 47.”
Christophe Farnaud, ambassador of the EU to Saudi Arabia, said: “Four years on, the festival has become a landmark on Saudi Arabia’s cultural calendar.”
