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Al Majalla's Film Watch

In this monthly round-up, we survey the latest releases from Arab and international cinema, from arthouse to blockbuster and everything in between

Wael Said 15 September 2026

Behind the scenes of Saudi film 'Hajjan', which had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Saudi cinema shines at Toronto International Film Festival with three participating films

As three Saudi films participate in the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, Al Majalla talks to the directors about their ambitious productions, telling Saudi stories and global audiences.

Mohamed Jameel Ahmed 15 September 2023

Night Courier: A dark character study about class divide and hustle culture

The Saudi film now screening at the Toronto International Film Festival, tells the anxiety-ridden story of Fahad, a delivery driver struggling to make ends meet. Al Majalla reviews the film.

Obaid al-Tamimi 15 September 2023

Alaa Youssef Faden, CEO and Chairman of the Board at Telfaz11.

Alaa Faden: Telling Saudi stories is key to global success

The CEO of Telfaz11 talks to Al Majalla about how his media studio revolutionised content creation in Saudi Arabia. Two of its films are currently screening at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Mohamed Jameel Ahmed 14 September 2023

Harry Styles, from left, Emma Corrin, and David Dawson attend the premiere of "My Policeman" at the Princess of Wales Theatre during the Toronto International Film Festival, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Toronto. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Harry Styles Hits Toronto For ‘My Policeman’ Premiere

With just as much fanfare but a tad less drama, Harry Styles took the Toronto International Film Festival by storm on Sunday, premiering the tragic gay romance “My Policeman” less than a week after…

AP 12 September 2022

Director Steven Spielberg attends the premiere of "The Fabelmans" at the Princess of Wales Theatre during the Toronto International Film Festival, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Toronto. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Steven Spielberg Debuts His Movie Memoir ‘The Fabelmans’

Steven Spielberg premiered his much-anticipated “The Fabelmans” to thunderous applause at the Toronto International Film Festival, debuting his most autobiographical film and one the 75-year-old…

AP 11 September 2022

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Toronto International Film Festival

Al Majalla's Film Watch

Saudi cinema shines at Toronto International Film Festival with three participating films

Night Courier: A dark character study about class divide and hustle culture

Alaa Faden: Telling Saudi stories is key to global success

Harry Styles Hits Toronto For ‘My Policeman’ Premiere

Steven Spielberg Debuts His Movie Memoir ‘The Fabelmans’

Trump's midterm loss opens a window for Iran diplomacy

Britain's debt squeeze tests the pound’s power

China eyes greater security role in the Red Sea

Climate change is redrawing national borders

Five Arab novels that paint an AI-dominated future

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