In this Feb 17, 2017 file photo, visitors enter the Saudi Comic Con, the first event of its kind to be held in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia. Mr Fageeh starred in and co-produced the Saudi film Barakah Meets Barakah by director Mahmoud Sabbagh, which premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival in February. Even with the decades-long ban on movie theatres, Saudi filmmakers and movie buffs were able to circumvent traditional censors by streaming movies online and watching films on satellite TV. Many also travel to neighbouring countries like Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates to go to movie theatres. Despite there being no movie theatres in Saudi Arabia, young Saudi filmmakers have received government support and recognition in recent years.

Source: Bangkok Post December 11, 2017 12:02 UTC