Documentary Films

The second day highlights documentary filmmaking experiences from previous editions of the Saudi Film Festival.

Jawwi: 8th Edition. Short documentary. When the "Cinema of the Neighborhood" project was held in several neighborhoods in Jeddah, it involved shooting a live cinematic scene in which local residents participated and watched it on the big screen. A film was then shown, allowing the community to experience both making and watching cinema. Three young men (Ayoub, Adam, Ibrahim) decided to follow this project wherever it went, eventually becoming part of it. Their routine life changed, and their dreams grew as they aspired to become international stars and enter the world of filmmaking.

Market Dynamo: 11th Edition. Short documentary. This documentary depicts a day in the life of "Abu Waheed," who dedicated his life after retirement to working as a "middleman" in the used goods market (Souq Al-Haraj), attempting to make a living.

Yellow: 3rd Edition. Short documentary. This documentary explores the remaining yellow taxis in Al-Qatif and examines why they have not been replaced by modern white cars.