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Fifth edition of European Film Festival in Riyadh launches

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ·

The European Union delegation to the Kingdom, working with embassies of member states and with support from the Film Commission, announced the launch of the fifth edition, with 16 films from 16 European countries. The festival opens on 2 November 2026, and public screenings run from 3 to 10 November.

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