Ganzlinger
Member
Well, I guess it's a start..
-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
Saudi arabia annouced they offically allowing to open cinemas
- Thread starter L.O.R.D
- Start date
- Status
My translation isn't perfect though.
"We would like to inform you that the news (about the cinema) are false, and there's no official report for persons or parts of government as mentiond in that news."
Due to the fiscal austerity Saudi Arabia will have to undertake, The Saudi royal family can no longer buy obedience through providing a low cost-of-living and massive welfare system. More freedom, such as opening cinemas and allowing women to vote, will have to be given to its' citizens to stop social unrest.
i think blood is ok , but beheaded scene are nor allowed
anyway , her what censorship look movies in Kuwait
so , i am excepting something like this
Ha, we've been debating whether it will be worth it to go see star wars here in Kuwait. We haven't been to a movie at the cinema yet so we weren't sure how chopped it will be.
No, that's a yearly rumour.
Lool, they just deleted the tweet
Why they deleted it?
its 2 tweets back to back saying something along the lines of
"due to what has been spreading around the news media today, nothing has been announced about launching a theatre in saudi arabia and that news is false"
Gentleman Jack
Member
You do all of these things, and do not get caught.
Ahahahahaha.
GAF'ing and gaming 24/7 ;_;
DarkJediKnight
Member
RustyNails
Member
I thought KSA had cinemas before 1979. The king ordered their closure in response to the 79 masjid al haram seizure.
Storm Raider
Banned
They should screen Lawrence of Arabia on Loop 🤔
Um, the title literally states that they are officially allowing to open cinemas so yes?
Probably because of the Sahwa movement.
Christopher
Member
You pray
Messofanego
Banned
I mean, Wahabbism is how Saudi Arabia started in the first place and has continued to be the official radical belief school for the whole country
It's funny in that there are actually a few cinemas, but they only air local movies or are for local film festivals. There's also cinemas inside a few compounds though they only show movies months after release.
Sapphire Dreams
Member
I am sorry burst the bubble but the Government just denied that.
http://alekhbariya.net/ar/node/832
Sorry, I tried to find English sources but I couldn't
Edit : damn I am late.
http://alekhbariya.net/ar/node/832
Sorry, I tried to find English sources but I couldn't
Edit : damn I am late.
Fried Food
Banned
No idea this was a thing. Man I'm so glad I was born on the USA
I am sorry burst the bubble but the Government just denied that.
http://alekhbariya.net/ar/node/832
Sorry, I tried to find English sources but I couldn't
Edit : damn I am late.
yah , i just saw it
why they announce it then delete it after 30 minutes ?
look , this is the original tweet
i mean , they are the one that announce it , how the fuck they say no truth about it ?
Christopher
Member
Translate it please...? You post the originals like we all speak this
the last tweet ?
the General Commission for Audiovisual Media them self announced through the national news TV that there will be movie theaters
now they deny it using the same tweeter account that announce the first one.
These overtures in Saudia are interesting to see. Like with the whole "women's suffrage in local elections" they did recently.
Do you have a read on why this is finally happening, OP? Do you think it's related to the government trying to pre-empt reform from below with a few tactical concession reforms from above?
Do you have a read on why this is finally happening, OP? Do you think it's related to the government trying to pre-empt reform from below with a few tactical concession reforms from above?
Sapphire Dreams
Member
Bahrain is more free than Saudi Arabia yes. In fact, all gulf countries are.
TheRealTalker
Banned
most reforms are from the former King before he die... they are now actually becoming law since there was a specific date/schedule for it
some other like the new labour laws and rights I believe are new
they are also planning on opening up their economy more to the public like how they did for their stocks this year
like UAE I can see more new laws being applied more and more due to opening their economy and new cities to the international body
https://twitter.com/khaled/status/676092129479942144
Context: That bio used to say "Head of the Saudi cinema committee" and now it's nothing.
Lol the backlash was so hard they had to backpedal within 2 hours.
Context: That bio used to say "Head of the Saudi cinema committee" and now it's nothing.
Lol the backlash was so hard they had to backpedal within 2 hours.
HyperZone<3
Member
aren't Indian films kinda popular in the middle east and the more conservative cultures of the world because they already largely confirm to self-censorship?
People I know who are originally from such parts of the world are still into that stuff, even after they've lived in America for many years, understandable, as mainstream American cinema is sadly lacking in song and dance numbers (seriously, that shit is awesome).
People I know who are originally from such parts of the world are still into that stuff, even after they've lived in America for many years, understandable, as mainstream American cinema is sadly lacking in song and dance numbers (seriously, that shit is awesome).
TheRealTalker
Banned
https://twitter.com/khaled/status/676092129479942144
Context: That bio used to say "Head of the Saudi cinema committee" and now it's nothing.
Lol the backlash was so hard they had to backpedal within hours.
maybe they are testing the waters and some shit is happening behind doors
i think the government is taking every thing slowly
in 1996 when satellite came in, when someone install Satellite dish on his house , everyone look at him like he made huge sin
and when mobiles with camera came in , same thing , the government denied it
after 2-3 years it become normal
i think it will take another 2-3 year to allow women to drive.
https://twitter.com/khaled/status/676092129479942144
Context: That bio used to say "Head of the Saudi cinema committee" and now it's nothing.
Lol the backlash was so hard they had to backpedal within hours.
WTF ???
i can't ....
Google tells me they have theaters where they show their home grown snuff films. The execution of Jordanian pilot Muath al-Kasasbeh is apparently a real hit with the kids.
DiipuSurotu
Banned
astroturfing
Member
yeah but this isn't an ass backwards thing, this is the opposite.. them stepping away at least a little bit from ass backwardness. that's why it's kind of a dick move to be snarky, imo.
Christopher
Member
There not getting any cinema, so again ass backwards
Messofanego
Banned
What a way to direct a film under ridiculous restrictions!hugocésar;189056372 said:Wonder if they'll show Wadjda. It's a really wonderful film, and it's the first film made by a woman in Saudi Arabia. The making of it is fascinating.
Wadjda was filmed on the streets of Riyadh, which often made it necessary for the director to work from the back of a van, as she could not publicly mix with the men in the crew. Often, she could only communicate via walkie-talkie and had to watch the actors on a monitor. This made it difficult to direct: "It made me realise the need to rehearse and to develop an understanding for each scene before we shot it."
Christopher
Member
Why thought what's the reason for this
Messofanego
Banned
Probably a similar dumbass reason why women can't drive. Or have to walk behind their husband. Women and men can't mix unless they're with their husband, or some shit.
Christopher
Member
I'm pretty sure you get the Quran in most places.
Phat Michael
Banned
Fuck how stupid is this post? Honestly, do you even have a clue how stupid you come across?
ZiZ
Member
It is very likely that cinemas will be allowed within the next couple of years, if I had to bet I'd put my money on 2017.
There are a few large malls being built and if you look at the blueprints you'll find that there are areas that look like they are meant to be cinemas.
huh? no. where do people come up with these?
this is the year Shenmue 3, and the FFVII Remake were announced. anything is possible.
There are a few large malls being built and if you look at the blueprints you'll find that there are areas that look like they are meant to be cinemas.
huh? no. where do people come up with these?
this is the year Shenmue 3, and the FFVII Remake were announced. anything is possible.
i think blood is ok , but beheaded scene are nor allowed
anyway , her what censorship look movies in Kuwait
so , i am excepting something like this
LMAO if you wanna censor some thing at least make some effort
- Status