Middle East Distributor Italia Film Reaches Two Million Admissions in Saudi Arabia
Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentItalia Film, the prominent Middle East film distributor with close Hollywood ties, has reached more than two million admissions this year to date in Saudi Arabia, which it says marks a milestone.The results provide fresh proof that moviegoing is booming in the region following the 2017 removal of its religion-related ban on cinema.The Beirut-based company has longstanding exclusive relationships with major Hollywood studios and indies including Disney, STX Entertainment, and Lionsgate. It was the first to obtain a film distribution license in Saudi in 2018 following the 35-year ban.