‘Siwar’ Director Osama Alkhurayji on Juxtaposing Saudi and Turkish Cultures Within the Alula-Shot Drama

Saudi director and producer Osama Alkhurayji’s debut feature film “Siwar” recently wrapped principal photography in AlUla, the swathe of northwest Saudi Arabia comprising ancient artifacts, a lush oasis and sandstone canyons that’s becoming a burgeoning local film production hub. “Siwar” involves two families – one Turkish, the other Saudi – whose fates become entangled due […]
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