JEDDAH — El-Housh Productions Unveils Poster for Saudi Film “Last Party in R. Desert”
El-Housh Productions made a grand reveal on Sunday, showcasing the official poster for the highly anticipated Saudi film “Last Party in R. Desert,” helmed by the talented director Mahmoud Sabbagh.
The film is set to hit theaters nationwide in Saudi Arabia on May 9, 2024, promising audiences a unique blend of drama and dark comedy, with a recommended viewing age of 18 and above.
“Last Party in R. Desert,” written and directed by Mahmoud Sabbagh, follows the journey of Najm, a money-driven local impresario who navigates through the vibrant nightlife of the city with his music band, facing various professional obstacles amidst the evolving landscape of contemporary Saudi Arabia.
Najm, carrying on the legacy of the renowned wedding singer Kaka Al-Qamar, finds himself entangled in a tale of exhaustion and fixation that unfolds over a night filled with unexpected twists, surprises, and disruptions.
The stellar cast includes Abdullah Albarrak as Najm, Marwa Salem as Kola, the vocalist, the late Sami Hanafi as Silver, the professional sound engineer, and Radwan Jifri as Tarefi, the oud player.
“Last Party in R. Desert” marks the third feature film by Saudi filmmaker Mahmoud Sabbagh, following the success of “Barakah Meets Barakah” (2016) and “Amra and the Second Marriage” (2018).
The production of the film took place entirely within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, spanning locations from Jeddah to the outskirts of Riyadh, showcasing the beauty and diversity of the country.
El-Housh Productions, a renowned indie label based in Jeddah and founded by Sabbagh in 2016, spearheaded the production of the film, with Nine Projects coming on board as a co-producer.
Front Row Arabia will handle the distribution of the film in Saudi cinemas, while the Arab Radio and Television Network (ART) will manage digital distribution across the MENA region, ensuring that audiences across the region can experience this cinematic masterpiece. — SG
