Written by and starring Sarah Taibah alongside Yaqoub Al Farhan, the Jeddah-set film, blending romance, fantasy and black comedy, is directed by Anas Ba Tahaf.
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Oscars: Saudi Arabia Picks ‘A Matter of Life and Death’ as Best Int’l Feature Submission
Oscars: Saudi Arabia Picks Quirky Comedy ‘A Matter of Life and Death’ for International Feature Race
Oscars: Saudi Arabia Submits ‘A Matter Of Life & Death’ For Best International Feature Film
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WorldPingSaudi director Anas Ba Tahaf’s romantic black comedy “A Matter of Life and Death” has been selected as Saudi Arabia’s candidate for the Oscars international feature film category.
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