Feature: How Did the Saudi People Keep Film Alive Despite All Restrictions? [Community Presentation]
PRESENTER
Maya Assaf
ORIGINAL CITY
Beirut
Original Date
February 11 , 2018
DESCRIPTION
In this afikra feature, Maya Assaf explores the history of Saudi cinema, how the filmmakers and the consumers of film dealt with the ban of cinema for 30 years, and how despite those restrictions it was able to not only stay alive, but also grow.
ABOUT THE AFIKRA COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS
Delivered and prepared by afikra Community members, the presentation’s goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity and research, and share some knowledge on a topic related to the Arab world’s histories and cultures. The presentation is the culmination of the afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the presentation. afikra presentations come in two forms, a long question-driven afikra Feature, and a short afikra FWD with the purpose of sharing something interesting.
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Note: All community presentations are prepared & presented by non-experts on the subject. They are sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in that subject.
