Oscars: Saudi Arabia Selects ‘Hijra’ As 2026 Best International Feature Film Entry

Saudi Arabia has chosen Shahad Ameen’s female-focused drama Hijra as its entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards, the Saudi Film Commission announced on Tuesday. The drama world premiered in Venice’s Spotlight sidebar in September, winning the NETPAC Award for Best Asian Film. It follows 12-year-old Janna who sets-off […]