Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentSince Saudi Arabia lifted its 35-year-old religion-related ban on cinema in 2017, the kingdom has experienced a boom in all aspects of film industry activity, recently becoming West Asia’s top-grossing territory in terms of theatrical box office returns.
Attracting international film and TV productions is clearly a key part of this government-driven effort.The recent Cannes and Venice film festivals saw the launch of a film commission for AlUla, a sprawling area of desert and giant boulders that boasts an ancient city.
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