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S Arabia to show films for first time at Cannes festival

The Saudi culture minister on Monday revealed that the Kingdom will make its first official appearance at France’s Cannes film festival, submitting a selection of short films in the prestigious competition that will open next month.

By Web Desk
April 10, 2018


PARIS: The Saudi culture minister on Monday revealed that the Kingdom will make its first official appearance at France’s Cannes film festival, submitting a selection of short films in the prestigious competition that will open next month.

“We are very happy that there will be an official participation at the Cannes festival, for the first time,” minister said after talks with his French counterpart Francoise Nyssen, part of an official  visit by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to France.

Another development was also made as an agreement was reportedly signed with the Paris Opera to help Saudi Arabia set up a national orchestra and an opera.

According to the agreement, France will help Saudi Arabia set up a national orchestra and opera.