It feels surreal to me, Al Yasiri told Deadline on the red carpet.
Were in the city where the story takes place… it feels like a fairy-tale.
Thats why I am here.
Red Sea Film Festival opening nightTim P. Whitby/Getty Images
I thought it was an exciting opportunity to see some really interesting films, especially from this region.
I think its really exciting whats happening here.
The more cultures intermingle the better, he said.
Theyre hoping to get it done early next year, he said.
I cannot not be here.
Thats fascinating and heres the difference.
[In Saudi Arabia] They have 38 million people, 70% under the age of 30.
This is the place where Arab filmmakers, Saudis of course, and others can express themselves.
He suggested the situation for film and TV in Saudi Arabia was similar to Korea.
They have the means, they have their hunger, they have their passion, he said.
