Name: Al Sakhir
Genre: Short, Horror
Duration: 22 min
Cast: Abdulla Almugahwy, Ali Almeamari, Mohamed Bucheeri

Arabic-language cinema spans many regions, with Egypt pioneering popular musicals and melodramas, while Lebanon, Palestine, and North Africa use film as a medium for political expression and memory. Collectively, it expresses Arab identity onscreen and has influenced storytelling across the Middle East.

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The horror genre features stories that aim to elicit fear, suspense, and a sense of dread in its audience. Horror stories often explore themes related to the unknown, the supernatural, and the macabre, and they frequently evoke strong emotional reactions such as anxiety, terror, and unease.

The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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The desert is a fun place where families and friends gather to enjoy their time. 4 friends decide to spend their weekend camping and enjoying their time. things started to change when the boys crossed the rules making their joy into a nightmare. Inspired by Bahraini urban legends.

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