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Al-Qatt is a Saudi documentary film that won third place at the Riga International Tourism Film Festival in Latvia in the Cultural Tourism category. The film explores the story of the traditional Asiri art form, Al-Qatt, used to decorate the interiors of homes in the Asir region. This intricate art is famously practiced by the women and girls of the region. Produced by the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), the film had its global premiere at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, as part of the Saudi Film Days event.

 

 

Film type: Short Documentary 
Countries: Saudi 
Runtime: 13 min
Original Language: Arabic 
Year of production: 2016

Director

Faisal Al-Otaibi

Faisal Al-Otaibi

Faisal Shadeed Al-Otaibi is a prominent Saudi director specializing in documentary films. Known for his works that highlight the cultural heritage and social traditions of Saudi Arabia, his films have played a pivotal role in introducing the world to unique aspects of Saudi culture.

Faisal has collaborated with the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), contributing to the production of films that document Saudi cultural heritage in a cinematic style. His film Al-Qatt had its global premiere at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, as part of the Saudi Film Days event.

 

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