Within Sand

Within Sand
Directed byMohammed Al-Atawi
Produced byReem Alatawi, Jana Dahlawi
StarringRaed Alshammari
Production
company
Alsarid Films
Release date
  • 15 February 2024 (2024-02-15)
CountrySaudi Arabia
LanguageArabic

Within Sand is a Saudi Arabian film directed by Mohammed Al-Atawi. It features an all-Saudi cast led by Raed Alshammari and tells a tale of survival and self-discovery. The film mark as the first Saudi Arabian film to feature.[1][2][3]

Synopsis

The film follows Snam, a 23-year-old tobacco merchant, on his journey across the desert after being ambushed and left for dead. Snam's quest to reunite with his pregnant wife turns into a harrowing fight for survival as he travels with a wolf trailing him[4]

Production

Director Mohammed Al-Atawi aimed to capture a genuine relationship between a man and a wolf, showcasing the mysterious beauty of the north Saudi desert. The film's title, Within Sand, reflects the significance of the desert environment where the story unfolds. The production team included over 60% Saudis, with contributions from more than 20 nationalities and local support from Tabuk.[5]

Release

Within Sand was released in cinemas across Saudi Arabia on February 15, 2024.[6] It received logistical support from NEOM Media Industries and marks Alsarid Films' debut release.[7]

References

  1. ^ "'Within Sand': First Saudi film shot in NEOM to hit cinemas across the Kingdom on Feb. 15". Arab News. 14 February 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Within Sand: Trailer offers glimpse into Saudi Arabia's ambitious future". The News International. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  3. ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (10 October 2023). "'Within Sand': First Trailer For Saudi Arabian Desert Epic Shot Against Backdrop Rugged Landscape Of Neom". Deadline. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  4. ^ Rothe2022-12-09T09:48:00+00:00, E. Nina. "'Within Sand' director Moe Alatawi: from a family camcorder to winning a Red Sea award". Screen. Retrieved 15 February 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Ritman, Alex (21 December 2022). "Mideast Distributor Front Row to Release 'Within Sand,' First Saudi Feature to Shoot in Neom". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  6. ^ Ritman, Alex (10 October 2023). "'Within Sand,' First Saudi Arabian Film to Be Shot in Neom, Gets Trailer". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  7. ^ "Saudi independent feature film Within Sand begins shooting in NEOM". www.neom.com. Retrieved 15 February 2024.