Opening of the 5th European Film Festival in Riyadh
02.11.2026
On 2 November 2026, the 5th edition of the European Film Festival Riyadh 2026 was inaugurated in Riyadh, with Poland also taking part in this year’s programme.
This year’s edition features films from 16 European countries, showcasing the diversity of European cinema, cultures and traditions. The opening ceremony took place on 2 November, while public screenings are scheduled from 3 to 10 November at VOX Cinemas, Century Corner in Riyadh. The films are presented with Arabic and English subtitles.
The festival is organised by the Delegation of the European Union to Saudi Arabia, in cooperation with the embassies of EU Member States, Arabia Pictures, VOX Cinemas and Fairmont Riyadh, with the support of the Saudi Film Commission.
Poland is represented at this year’s festival by the film Minghun (2024), directed by Jan P. Matuszyński and starring Marcin Dorociński. The film tells the story of a father who, following the tragic death of his daughter, seeks to cope with grief together with his Chinese father-in-law through a traditional Chinese ghost marriage ritual. It is a story about family, loss, cultural differences and universal emotions that connect people regardless of their background.
The screening of Minghun will take place on Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 8:00 p.m. at VOX Cinemas, Century Corner in Riyadh.
The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Riyadh warmly invites members of the Polish community, Polish citizens residing in Saudi Arabia, and all enthusiasts of European cinema to take part in the festival, and in particular to attend the screening of the Polish film.
The full festival programme, screening times and ticket information are available on the official festival website:
https://euff.arabiapictures.sa
Tickets can be booked directly through the cinema website:
https://ksa.voxcinemas.com/EUFF
At the same time, we would like to remind you that the security situation in Saudi Arabia remains unchanged. We urge everyone to exercise heightened caution, closely follow security-related announcements, and strictly comply with the instructions and recommendations of the local authorities.
