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Keif al-Hal?
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox film
| name =
| director = Izidore Musallam
| producer = Ayman Halawani
| starring = Hisham Abdulrahman
Hind Mohammed
Meshaal al-Mutairi
Turki Al Yousef
| music = George Fenton
| distributor = Rotana
| released =
| country = Saudi Arabia
| runtime = 95 minutes
| language = Arabic
}}
'Keif al-Hal?' ('How are You?') is Saudi Arabia's first big-budget film, produced by Ayman Halawani (of Prince Al-Walid bin Talal's Rotana Group). Directed by Izidore Musallam, it stars Hind Mohammed, the first Saudi cinema actress.NYTimes.com: [https://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/28/world/middleeast/28saudi.html?ei=5088&en=4f73c6d010433a94&ex=1303876800&adxnnl=1&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&pagewanted=all&adxnnlx=1163165863-motJyMqYetkaiqov8obAMw 'Daring to Use the Silver Screen to Reflect Saudi Society']
Plot
The film is a comedy-drama that recounts the story of a family torn between modernity and tradition in Saudi Arabia.
Production
The film, shot in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is financed by Rotana Group, a company owned by Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal.
Release and reception
Saudi audiences were able to see the film on pay-per-view through an agreement with Showtime Arabia. The movie was shown at 17 festivals worldwide.
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