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Keif al-Hal? (Arabic: كيف الحال؟) (How are You?) is Saudi Arabia's first big-budget film, produced by Ayman Halawani (of Prince Al-Walid bin Talal's Rotana Group). Directed by Izidore Musallam, it stars Hind Mohammed, the first Saudi cinema actress.
Plot
The film is a comedy-drama that recounts the story of a family torn between modernity and tradition in Saudi Arabia.
Production
The film, shot in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is financed by Rotana Group, a company owned by Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal.
Release and reception
Saudi audiences were able to see the film on pay-per-view through an agreement with Showtime Arabia. The movie was shown at 17 festivals worldwide.
References
Further reading
"UK-Arab paper says "first Saudi film" to be shown in Cairo". BBC Monitoring Middle East - Political. British Broadcasting Corporation. 23 October 2006.
External links
CNN video: news report by Schams Elwazer
BBC: 'First' Saudi feature film aims high
Al-Jazeera: Review of the film
Washington Post: Review and interview
Keif al-Hal? "كيف الحال؟" at IMDb