Le Palmarès du Saudi Film Festival

1 – Prix du jury – Meilleur film

Selon le jury du festival, la meilleure candidature était “And When Do I Sleep?” de Husam al-Sayed. Il s’agit d’une aventure onirique dans laquelle Adam, insomniaque, tente de suivre les appels nocturnes d’une voix féminine, sans vraiment savoir s’il est bien éveillé ou encore plongé dans un rêve.

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10 years ago I couldn't sleep for a month. and I wrote the film's idea and it went to slumber. little did I know it was the seed that planted "And When Do I Sleep?" Today I celebrate with everyone its first prize golden palm award at the @saudifilmfestival. I remember the night before this take. I gave you a track by @thiswilldestroyyoumusic and asked you to listen to just that. and to give me every feeling in that track. and you did everything beyond my expectations. I remember chocking behind the camera when I said cut. and I remember the tears on every one's face and mine. Thank you @fmhusein for being the most emotionally intelligent actress I've ever worked with. every scene with you was a breeze. and it has to do with everything that you do and take to heart. I'm glad I didn't listen to anyone who told me to explore my options for casting this role. no one could do it the way you did and the way I saw it.

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2 – Prix du jury – Meilleur documentaire

“Le Village”, de Mohammed al-Hammadi, a obtenu la palme du meilleur documentaire selon le jury. Le film documente la vie d’un petit village de la province d’Al-Qatif, située sur le Golfe Persique.

3 – Prix des spectateurs – Meilleur Film

Les spectateurs ont, quant à eux, honorés “Hajb”,de Mohammed Atabani, qui veut dire “bloqué” ou “caché”, en tant que meilleur film.

4 – Prix des spectateurs – Meilleur documentaire

Côté documentaire, ils ont choisi de remettre la palme à “Talal in Dakar”, qui suit la participation de Talal el Badr au Dakar 2020.