THE TRAILER

THE FESTIVAL

European Film Festival was first established in 2022, organised by the European Union Delegation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with Arabia Pictures. The festival aims at creating a cross-cultural conversation, by utilising one of the most universal languages mankind has known; cinema.

In addition to offering a chance for European films to be screened and promoted to Arab audiences, European Film Festival also plays a key role in showcasing aspiring local talent and exposing it to the international market. Moreover, it serves as a platform for European and Saudi filmmakers to connect, exchanging their experiences, hopes, challenges, and ambitions.

While creating a buzzing conversation between the aspiring filmmakers from both sides of the world, the festival also enhances the industry in both regions, allowing filmmakers to join forces, creating opportunities to learn, create, and collaborate on projects.

THE ORGANIZER

The Delegation of the European Union to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Bahrain opened in Riyadh in 2004. The EU Delegation is also representing the EU vis-à-vis the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB). The EU Delegation works on many areas of cooperation between EU and Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain as well as the GCC, including political dialogue, economic and trade issues, regional security, education as well as climate change and transition to green energy/economy.
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Arabia Pictures is a multifaceted media and entertainment company based in Saudi Arabia. With a young team of creatives, the company is dedicated to: Film Production, Distribution, Training, Events Management and Advertising. Embracing the local culture at its core. Arabia Pictures aims to keep nurturing talent, supporting film appreciation, building a vibrant film industry, creating original and enthralling multiplatform content, and generating a sustainable business within the realm of entertainment.

THE SELECTION

From documentary filmmaking to heartfelt fictions, the selection of the 4th edition of the European Film Festival will offer our audiences a rich and diverse palette of not only genres but impactful storytelling. Many of the selected films have an inspirational message: be it to overcome any disabilities you may have, be it the empowerment of women or be it the ongoing fight to save our environment. Other stories will be very entertaining in showcasing thrilling adventures and comic reliefs. We're looking forward to a successful 4th edition!

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