Wasati

At a glance

Wasati, is a 2017 Saudi movie, directed by Ali Kalthami, and starring Moayad Alnefaie, Mohammed Alhamdan, Mansour Alnasser. with a runtime of 34 minutes.

Overview

Wasati is a Saudi drama film based on true events, depicting a violent attack by extremists on a theatrical performance celebrating moderate Islam at a theater in Riyadh. Set against the backdrop of events that occurred a decade before the film was made, the story confronts the tensions between artistic expression and radicalism, raising urgent questions about tolerance, freedom of belief, and the price paid by those who dare to advocate for moderation.

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