Hobal

The movie "Hobbal" is not just a movie, it is a truly inspiring cinematic experience that reflects the maturity of Saudi cinema and lets us see how promising the future can be after this work. Abdulaziz Al-Shalahi in directing and Mufrej Al-Majfal in writing presented a hearty meal for the viewers, that goes beyond the traditional story, and each character carried questions about fear and conflict.

Two grandchildren in a struggle for life for death or death for life, and the heroes of the movie embodied this struggle with all its depth. Mila Al-Zahrani gave a wonderful and real performance that touched our feelings, and Ibrahim Al-Hasawi, although his scenes were few, his presence was very strong and made you feel throughout the movie as if he kept hovering over the events and was very influential.

Even the children, although it was their first experience, were wonderful in a way that surprised me. The desert that you might see as a limited place became with this movie an artistic painting full of details and meanings.

"Hobbal" is not just a story, it is an invitation to think about how we live life with all its difficulties and simplicity. A movie like this is a big step forward in Saudi cinema, and deserves to be a landmark that we can be proud of.