Jeddah’s Red Sea International Film Festival is highlighting Saudi talent this year. Here are six films to watch out for at the event in December.
6 Saudi short films to look out for at RSIFF
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‘Where’s the Imam?’
In the 12-minute dark comedy, Saleh goes on a stealing spree in an attempt to pay his rent.
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‘The Post’
Six customers are in a post office when a 50-year-old employee falls to his death. Each of them tells their own interpretation of how he died.
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‘Tied’
Directed by Yam Fida, the 12-minute short film tells the story of a man who hides his brother's death from their blind father.
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‘GUM’
Saad’s world is flipped upside down when Dania joins his class at school. As a grand gesture of his love, Saad gifts Dania his most prized possession, gum.
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‘Sugar’
The 18-minute horror film tells the story of a homeless man who steals corpses from cemeteries and sells them to a doctor.
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‘AFEN’
A group of TikTok content creators achieve viral fame after filming their friend eating rotten food, but serious consequences ensue.