Netflix has picked up a slew of short firms from Saudi Arabia start-up Telfaz11 Studios. The streamer has nabbed six films, which aim to shine a light on thought-provoking subjects with a focus on …
, from Mohamed Al Salman, follows Mohammed and Nouf who go on a date, an act prohibited in Saudi Arabia., directed by Ali Kalthami, is based on the true story of extremists attacking a play called in Riyadh 10 years ago. The film retells the events from a different point of view., directed by Meshal Al Jaser, is told through the eyes of Layan, the youngest child of a family who employs housemaid Sumyati. Having to deal with the racism of her employers, Sumyati tries to survive.
Nuha ElTayeb, Director of Content Acquisition at Netflix, said, “It is our strong belief that a great story can come from anywhere and be loved everywhere. With the vast number of local talents and creators all over the world, the potential for diverse and interesting stories is endless. We are excited to bringto our subscribers across 190 countries, where they will have exclusive access to captivating and intriguing stories from the Arab world.
Alaa Fadan, Chief Executive Officer at Telfaz11 Studios, added, “It brings us immense pride to have six of our short films brought onto Netflix. We are excited to bring the work of local Saudi talents to 167 million subscribers around the world. Telfaz11 Studios produces authentic and intriguing stories from our culture, and we cannot wait for the world to see what we have to offer.”
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