KONOZ Wins Two Golden Palm Awards at Saudi Film Festival


Riyadh: The two films ‘Horizon’ and ‘Bakhrush,” produced by the Saudi Treasures initiative (KONOZ) of the Ministry of Media, have won the Golden Palm Award at the 10th annual Saudi Film Festival.

‘Horizon’ won the award for best film about the Saudi environment, while the film ‘Bakhrush’ won the award for best cinematography.

‘Horizon’ contributes to increasing awareness of environmental diversity in the Kingdom, introducing unique geographical areas, and to efforts exerted to protect wildlife, preserve rare species, and introduce the world to the Kingdom’s various treasures by showing its picturesque nature.

“Horizon” is a result of the Kingdom’s efforts to protect the environment being among the targets of the Saudi Vision 2030, prioritizing preserving wildlife and enacting regulations under the supervision of the National Center for Wildlife.

‘Bakhruh’ tells the story of the Wadi Quraish battle, led by Bakhrush bin Allas Al-Zahrani, who fought alongside the first Saudi State.

Source: Saudi Press Agen
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