Saudi Arabia has finally lifted its cinema ban much to the glee of its citizens. The nation celebrated the new development by screening its first movie in 35 years. What was the celebratory movie? The Emoji Movie of course!
It seems that the nation will be trying its luck with children’s movies before exploring other genres. Along with ‘The Emoji Movie’, ‘Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie’ also aired at the nation’s cinemas. It has been reported that these movies were chosen because they promote family values that are in line with the nation’s culture.
The conservative Islamic country enacted the law in the 1980s in response to a morally driven movement that was against men and women interacting in closed off cinema houses.
