Feature Film competition

Mandoob

SAOUDI ARABIA | 110 min | 2023

In the heart of Riyadh, Fahad Algadaani’s gripping journey from a struggling delivery man to the depths of a city’s underworld, as he battles to save his father amidst desperation and opportunity.

Director:

Ali Kalthami

Screenplay:

Ali Kalthami, Mohammed Algarawi

Cinematography:

Ahmed Tahoun

cast:

Mohammed Aldokhei,

Hajar Alshammari,

Mohammed Alttowayan

production:

Telfaz11
Director:

Ali Kalthami

Ali Alkalthami is a Saudi director, producer, content writer, and co-founder of C3Films and Telfaz11. Ali’s career spans over 9 years of experience. His directing style is reflected with the dark comedy he provides and addresses. The socio cultural issues in the Gulf and Middle East region are targeted in a new way with a global yet local approach. His career span did not stop on the internet shows, which he has directed such as “Khambalah, La Yekthar and appeared as an actor in Moghadarh TV short films”, . “Suwailem Al Talga”, which was directed co-written by Ali Alkalthami, has been awarded with the Gold Awards in Dubai Lynx and Lorez Award Ceremony. Kalthami took a big step in his career where he directed his movie “Wasati” in 2016. It premiered in Paramount Studios in Los Angeles. Ali continues to be an influencer of his generation and new media, which has made him a point of advisory in the film making scene in Saudi Arabia.
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