In a new step reflecting the growing expansion of Gulf cinema, Shahid has announced the upcoming release of the Saudi film “Fakhr Al-Suwaidi” during the Eid Al-Adha holiday 🎬✨
The film is part of the platform’s strategy to strengthen original Arabic content and expand its regional entertainment offerings across different genres.
“Fakhr Al-Suwaidi” is a social comedy that explores life inside a private high school, blending humor with subtle commentary on educational systems, leadership decisions, and institutional challenges.
The film is directed by a trio of filmmakers: Hisham Fathy, Abdullah Bamajbour, and Osama Saleh, bringing a multi-layered directorial vision that adds variety to storytelling and visual presentation 🎥
The cast includes well-known Saudi actors such as Fahd Al-Mutairi, Faisal Al-Ahmari, and Saeed Al-Qahtani, who portray characters navigating daily school life filled with ambition, conflict, and comedic situations.
The story takes place at Al-Suwaidi High School, where the school principal “Shaheen Dabka” makes a bold and impulsive decision to establish a “modern Sharia class” as his independent project, breaking away from the school’s traditional system 🏫⚡
This decision triggers a series of comedic and chaotic events, highlighting the clash between modern ideas and traditional structures, as well as the tension between personal ambition and institutional discipline.
The film uses a light comedic tone while subtly addressing educational challenges, leadership behavior, and the complexities of reform within rigid systems. It combines entertainment with social reflection in an accessible format 🎭
The timing of the release during Eid Al-Adha is expected to boost viewership, as audiences traditionally consume more digital entertainment during holiday periods.
In parallel, Shahid has also announced the release of the Egyptian film “El Set”, a biographical drama about legendary singer Umm Kulthum, starring Mona Zaki, Mohamed Farrag, and Sayed Ragab 🎤✨
This demonstrates the platform’s broader strategy of diversifying its content library with comedy, drama, and biographical productions targeting a wide Arabic-speaking audience.
“Fakhr Al-Suwaidi” is part of a rising wave of Saudi productions that reflect the rapid growth of the Kingdom’s film industry, which has expanded significantly in terms of production quality, storytelling depth, and genre diversity 🇸🇦🎬
As anticipation builds, audiences are eager to see how the film blends humor with social commentary, especially given its relatable school-based setting and comedic narrative style.
Overall, the film is expected to attract strong engagement, positioning itself as a light yet meaningful addition to the growing landscape of Saudi cinema on digital platforms ✨
