Oscars: Saudi Arabia Picks Quirky Comedy ‘A Matter of Life and Death’ for International Feature Race
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Saudi Arabia has selected the romantic black comedy "A Matter of Life and Death," directed by Anas Ba Tahaf, as its official submission for the international feature film category at the Oscars.
The Jeddah-set film marks Ba Tahaf's directorial debut, following his previous work as a co-producer and editor. The movie blends romance, fantasy, and black comedy, and was written by and stars Sarah Taibah alongside co-star Yaqoub Al Farhan.
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Variety (US)Highlights the director's transition to feature filmmaking from previous roles.
The Hollywood Reporter (US)Emphasizes the cast, writers, and genre-blending elements of the production.
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