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Leaders
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leaders
Jeddah Hosts Drama Therapy Workshop on Power of Self-Expression
Cinema Al-Balad in Jeddah has recently hosted an inspiring drama therapy workshop to highlight the role of drama therapy in creative work and even in daily life, according to Arab News. Themed 'In drama we find the power to express, and in expression we find the power to heal,' the workshop was organized in collaboration with both Lujain Faqerah, senior psychologist and creative arts supervisor, and Abdul Al-Shareef, actor and screenwriter. How Can Drama Support Healing? During the event, the attendees had an interesting opportunity to explore how drama can be a source of support for emotional awareness, healing as well as connection. 'Drama is integrated naturally in our daily responses and situations. In a therapeutic setting, it helps us observe these interactions and reflect on a deeper level of our unconscious body gestures and movements that might reveal a lot about our personalities,' Faqerah said. Through the participation of therapists, creatives and others, the workshop focused on how the therapeutic techniques that depend on drama can help people connect with unconscious behaviors. Meanwhile, such techniques also boost self-expression and promote several skills such as acting and screenwriting. Interestingly, Faqerah noted that drama therapy is not about the performance; it is mainly about the expression that truly exists in emotions, memories, or internal conflicts. 'The word drama has a negative connotation to the extent that people reject it before trying. Drama therapy does not depend on acting skills or previous experience, but more on your self-expression and the challenges you experience,' she added. Meanwhile, Al-Shareef illustrated that many people may think that drama therapy is only for artists, but it is not. It is a tool that help people learn several practices to enhance the quality of their lives. Related Topics: Saudi Cinema Revenues Hit SR845.6 Million in 2024 Saudi Film Festival Highlights Similarities between Saudi, Japanese Cinema Short link : Post Views: 107
Leaders
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leaders
Saudi Cinema Revenues Hit SR845.6 Million in 2024
Saudi Arabia's cinema sector generated SR845.6 million ($225.42 million) in 2024, according to the Saudi Film Commission. The industry screened 504 films, including 17 Saudi productions. Revenues dipped slightly from 2022 (SR937 million) and 2023 (SR922 million), showcasing market resilience. Over 17.5 million tickets sold at an average price of SR48.2, following an April 2024 price reduction from SR64 to SR53. Bad Boys: Ride or Die dominated 2024, earning SR88.1 million from 1.7 million tickets. Egyptian action film Welad Rizk 3 followed with SR39.9 million, while Toxic Marriage and Inside Out 2 claimed third and fourth places. Saudi dark comedy Mandoob El Leil broke records, ranking fifth with SR28.6 million and 620,000 tickets. Local Films Capture 7.8% Market Share Saudi productions earned SR76.6 million, selling 1.8 million tickets. Mandoob El Leil set a historic opening day record with $1.6 million. Comedy Shabab Al-Bomb secured second place locally (SR26.6 million), outperforming Egypt's Bahebek (SR23.2 million). Riyadh contributed SR391.1 million (7.4 million tickets), while Makkah ranked second with SR224.5 million. The Eastern Province, Madinah, and Asir followed, with Hail trailing at SR7.6 million. Cinemas spanned 64 locations and 630 screens across 10 regions. Action Films Dominate Audience Preferences Action genres claimed 39.5% of revenue (SR334 million), followed by comedy (SR190.7 million) and animation (SR116.3 million). Films rated R18 (adults-only) led earnings at SR315.7 million, while family-friendly (G) films generated just SR4.4 million. American films captured 58.5% of revenue (180 titles), while Egyptian productions claimed 25.1%. Saudi, Indian, and European films split the remainder. This diversity underscores growing audience demand for varied storytelling. The Saudi cinema sector continues to thrive, showcasing a diverse range of films and maintaining stability in revenue generation. With a strong focus on local productions and a robust network of cinemas across the Kingdom, the future looks promising for the industry. Short link : Post Views: 16
Zawya
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Zawya
Saudi: Cinema revenues account for $225.49mln in 2024
RIYADH — Total revenues generated from the cinemas sector in Saudi Arabia accounted for SR845.6 million ($225.42 million) in 2024, according to the annual report of the Saudi Film Commission. The number of films screened reached 504, and these included 17 Saudi films. Revenues in 2024 were slightly lower compared to the market peaks in 2022 and 2023, when it recorded revenues of SR937 million and SR922 million respectively. Approximately 17.5 million tickets sold, with the average ticket price stood at SR48.2, the report pointed out. The overall performance reflects remarkable stability with an increasing diversity of films shown, especially since ticket prices were reduced from $17 to $14 in April 2024. Regarding the highest-grossing films in the Saudi market as a whole, the American action comedy movie "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" topped the list with revenues of SR88.1 million, after selling approximately 1.7 million tickets. It was followed by Welad Rizk 3 with revenues estimated at SR39.9 million, then Toxic Marriage, which also grossed SR29.8 million, ahead of Inside Out 2, which grossed SR29.2 million. In terms of local production, Saudi films generated total revenues of SR76.6 million, with approximately 1.8 million tickets sold. Among these films was "Mandoob El Leil (The Night Representative)," which ranked fifth on the list of highest-grossing films in the Kingdom in 2024, earning SR28.6 million from more than 620,000 tickets sold. This film had set a record on its first day, topping the box office with a revenue of $1.6 million. 'Shabab Al-Bomb,' which sold more than 632,000 tickets, came in second with generating revenues of SR26.6 million while the Egyptian romantic comedy Bahebek came third. In terms of market share by country of production, American films dominated the largest share, accounting for 58.5 percent of total revenues, across 180 films, followed by Egyptian films with 25.1 percent, across 45 films. Saudi films recorded a presence of 7.8 percent, with 17 films, while Indian films accounted for 3.97 percent, across 109 films. The remaining limited share was distributed among Japanese, British, French, and Russian productions. These figures were distributed across a network of 64 cinemas comprising 630 screens, spread across 10 regions in the Kingdom, via seven cinema operators. Riyadh came in first, generating revenues of SR391.1 million, with over 7.4 million tickets sold. Makkah came in second, with revenues of SR224.5 million, with approximately 4.8 million tickets sold. The Eastern Province recorded SR128.1 million in revenues, with 2.9 million tickets sold. Madinah recorded revenues of SR28.8 million, compared to SR 23.5 million in Asir and SR 19.2 million in Qassim. Jazan generated SR11 million, Tabuk SR9.5 million, and Hail came in last with revenues of SR7.6 million. Based on film genre classification, action films topped the list, generating revenues of SR334 million, representing approximately 39.5 percent of the market. Comedies followed, earning approximately SR190.7 million, while animated films generated SR116.3 million. Horror films generated SR65 million, drama films generated SR54.2 million, and thrillers earned SR31.2 million. Looking at the classification of films in terms of age groups, (R18) rated films, which are intended for viewers over 18 years old, took the largest share of revenues, achieving SR315.7 million with more than 6.15 million tickets sold. This was followed by (R15), with revenues amounting to SR222.8 million, while (PG) revenues amounted to about SR119.3 million. (PG12) rated films recorded about SR70.3 million, and (PG15) category achieved about SR112.9 million while (G) rated films, intended for all ages, came in last place with revenues amounting to SR4.4 million. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Saudi Gazette
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Saudi Gazette
Cinema revenues account for SR845.6 million in 2024
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Total revenues generated from the cinemas sector in Saudi Arabia accounted for SR845.6 million ($225.42 million) in 2024, according to the annual report of the Saudi Film Commission. The number of films screened reached 504, and these included 17 Saudi films. Revenues in 2024 were slightly lower compared to the market peaks in 2022 and 2023, when it recorded revenues of SR937 million and SR922 million respectively. Approximately 17.5 million tickets sold, with the average ticket price stood at SR48.2, the report pointed out. The overall performance reflects remarkable stability with an increasing diversity of films shown, especially since ticket prices were reduced from $17 to $14 in April 2024. Regarding the highest-grossing films in the Saudi market as a whole, the American action comedy movie "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" topped the list with revenues of SR88.1 million, after selling approximately 1.7 million tickets. It was followed by Welad Rizk 3 with revenues estimated at SR39.9 million, then Toxic Marriage, which also grossed SR29.8 million, ahead of Inside Out 2, which grossed SR29.2 million. In terms of local production, Saudi films generated total revenues of SR76.6 million, with approximately 1.8 million tickets sold. Among these films was "Mandoob El Leil (The Night Representative)," which ranked fifth on the list of highest-grossing films in the Kingdom in 2024, earning SR28.6 million from more than 620,000 tickets sold. This film had set a record on its first day, topping the box office with a revenue of $1.6 million. 'Shabab Al-Bomb,' which sold more than 632,000 tickets, came in second with generating revenues of SR26.6 million while the Egyptian romantic comedy Bahebek came third. In terms of market share by country of production, American films dominated the largest share, accounting for 58.5 percent of total revenues, across 180 films, followed by Egyptian films with 25.1 percent, across 45 films. Saudi films recorded a presence of 7.8 percent, with 17 films, while Indian films accounted for 3.97 percent, across 109 films. The remaining limited share was distributed among Japanese, British, French, and Russian productions. These figures were distributed across a network of 64 cinemas comprising 630 screens, spread across 10 regions in the Kingdom, via seven cinema operators. Riyadh came in first, generating revenues of SR391.1 million, with over 7.4 million tickets sold. Makkah came in second, with revenues of SR224.5 million, with approximately 4.8 million tickets sold. The Eastern Province recorded SR128.1 million in revenues, with 2.9 million tickets sold. Madinah recorded revenues of SR28.8 million, compared to SR 23.5 million in Asir and SR 19.2 million in Qassim. Jazan generated SR11 million, Tabuk SR9.5 million, and Hail came in last with revenues of SR7.6 million. Based on film genre classification, action films topped the list, generating revenues of SR334 million, representing approximately 39.5 percent of the market. Comedies followed, earning approximately SR190.7 million, while animated films generated SR116.3 million. Horror films generated SR65 million, drama films generated SR54.2 million, and thrillers earned SR31.2 million. Looking at the classification of films in terms of age groups, (R18) rated films, which are intended for viewers over 18 years old, took the largest share of revenues, achieving SR315.7 million with more than 6.15 million tickets sold. This was followed by (R15), with revenues amounting to SR222.8 million, while (PG) revenues amounted to about SR119.3 million. (PG12) rated films recorded about SR70.3 million, and (PG15) category achieved about SR112.9 million while (G) rated films, intended for all ages, came in last place with revenues amounting to SR4.4 million.
