Saudi film ‘Hijra’ could make history as the kingdom’s first-ever Oscar winner

Saudi Arabia has officially submitted Shahad Ameen's poetic road movie, 'Hijra,' as its entry for the 98th Academy Awards' Best International Feature Film category. This marks a significant milestone for the Kingdom's burgeoning film industry, aiming for a historic first Oscar win. The film, a poignant tale of family secrets and a perilous desert journey, has already garnered international acclaim.