الافلام السعودية خايسة !

Summary

The transcript discusses Saudi films that were recently released on platforms like Netflix. It provides critiques on three films - Dreams of the Age, The Night Courier, and She-Camel. Common issues highlighted across the films include weak writing/storytelling, trying to tackle too many social issues at once, unrealistic portrayals of society, and repetitive themes focused on drugs, parties, and crime rather than exploring the diversity of stories and people in Saudi society.

Takeaways

• 😞 The Saudi films recently released were disappointing and below expectations
• 🎥 The films had good directing and acting but weak writing/storytelling
• 📝 Strong writing is the foundation of a great film
• 🎞️ The films tried to tackle too many social issues rather than focus on the main story
• 😴 The overuse of surrealism made some films confusing and boring
• 👍 Najla was the best of the 3 films reviewed
• 🕵️‍♂️ Mandoob Al Leil had an interesting concept but veered off track
• 🐪 Najla succeeded due to the performance of its lead actress
• ⏳ Overuse of flashbacks/flashforwards hurt the viewer experience
• 🎬 There is a lack of diversity in stories and issues tackled by Saudi films

Q & A

What was the speaker's childhood experience with watching television?

The speaker reminisced about watching random movies on MBC 2 during their childhood, experiencing a mix of amazing, terrible, and legendary films.

How did the speaker feel when they switched from MBC 2 to MBC 1?

The speaker felt a significant drop in content quality when switching from MBC 2 to MBC 1, describing the latter's content as disappointing and lacking in passion.

What was the general perception of Arabic content on MBC 1 according to the speaker?

The speaker and others perceived the Arabic content on MBC 1 as low quality, with a general feeling that the creators were not passionate and were primarily motivated by profit.

How did YouTube influence the content creation scene in Saudi Arabia, according to the speaker?

YouTube provided a platform for creative talents in Saudi Arabia, like Telfaz11 and Sa7i, to showcase their work, offering a fresh and passionate approach to content creation in the absence of cinemas in the country.

What was the speaker's opinion on the state of Saudi cinema post-2018?

The speaker was disappointed with the quality of Saudi films released after cinemas opened in 2018, finding them ranging from mediocre to terrible, with few exceptions.

According to the speaker, what are essential components of a great film?

The speaker believes that a great film requires good direction, acting, cinematography, but most importantly, excellent writing, including story, character development, and narrative flow.

What critique did the speaker have for the three films 'Naqah', 'Mandoub Al-Lail', and 'Lam Al-Asr'?

The speaker found these films lacking, particularly criticizing their writing as dull, despite good direction and acting, which made the viewing experience unenjoyable.

How did the speaker view the film 'Naqah' in comparison to other Saudi films?

Despite initial low expectations, the speaker found 'Naqah' to be the best among the three films they watched, mainly due to strong acting and a cohesive story.

What is the speaker's stance on surreal films?

The speaker dislikes surreal films, feeling that they lack a clear storyline and leave the audience confused, wasting their time.

What improvement does the speaker wish to see in the Saudi film industry?

The speaker hopes for more diversity in storytelling, moving away from repetitive themes to explore unique stories that reflect the Saudi society more authentically.