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Saudi Gazette
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Saudi Gazette
Shahad Ameen's Hijra selected for 82nd Venice Film Festival spotlight
RIYADH — Saudi filmmaker Shahad Ameen's highly anticipated second feature Hijra has been officially selected to screen in the Spotlight Competition at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, taking place from August 27 to September 6, 2025. The selection marks a major milestone for Ameen, whose debut film Scales also premiered at Venice, represented Saudi Arabia in the Oscars, and went on to win over 15 international awards. With Hijra, Ameen returns to Venice as both writer and director, teaming up with renowned Iraqi filmmaker Mohamed Al-Daradji as lead producer. Described as a poetic road movie set in 2001, Hijra follows a grandmother traveling from the south of Saudi Arabia to Mecca with her two granddaughters. When one of them disappears, the journey shifts northward in search of her, revealing the emotional and physical landscapes of Saudi Arabia. Filmed in nine diverse locations — from AlUla and Tabuk to NEOM and Jeddah — the film is a cinematic exploration of intergenerational womanhood, identity, and belonging. 'Hijra is one of the most challenging films I've ever worked on,' Ameen said. 'We believed deeply in telling this story about Saudi women through a rich human and historical context.' The film features Khairia Nathmy, Nawaf Al-Dhafiri, and newcomer Lamar Fadan in the lead role of Janna, with a special appearance by Baraa Alem. It is a co-production between Beit Ameen for Production, the Iraqi Independent Film Center, and Ideation Studios, with support from Film AlUla, NEOM, Ithra, and the Red Sea Film Festival Foundation. International distribution is handled by CAA, with CineWaves distributing in Saudi Arabia and Film Clinic Indie Distribution managing regional rights across the Arab the scenes, Hijra boasts a high-caliber international crew, including editor Hervé de Luze (The Pianist), cinematographer Miguel Littin Menz (The Vast of Night), and composer Armand Amar (Bab'Aziz), alongside Saudi talents Meznah Alharbi and Toufic in Saudi Arabia's landscapes and soul, Hijra reaffirms the Kingdom's cinematic rise — blending global storytelling with a deeply local voice. — SG
Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Why Libra is the zodiac's true symbol of fairness
I depict a gleaming scale amidst friends enjoying a peaceful afternoon in a serene park. The scene evokes tranquility and community. Libra, the seventh zodiac sign, is symbolized by the Scales and represents birthdays between September 23 and October 22. Librans are special because they love balance, fairness, and getting along with everyone. Let's explore what makes Libra unique and how their qualities affect their relationships and the world around them. Libras are like peacemakers. They love to make sure everything is fair and in balance. Picture the scales they're named after – they're great at considering different sides of a situation and finding a middle ground. This makes them good at keeping things calm and fair for themselves and their friends. Libras enjoy being around people and making friends. They're known for being friendly and charming. Librans also have a great eye for things that look nice. They like creating spaces that are pretty and calm, making everything around them feel balanced. Libras believe in fairness and justice. They care about making sure things are equal for everyone. You might find them working in jobs where they can help make fair decisions, like being a mediator or working in law. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buying a Luxury Villa in Dubai: Step-by-Step Guide Villa for sale in Dubai | Search Ads Learn More Undo Libras really care about their relationships. They're good listeners and thoughtful friends or partners. Sometimes, they might avoid arguments because they want things to be peaceful. Making everyone happy is important to them. Libras can find it hard to make decisions sometimes. They want to make sure everything is fair and balanced, which can lead to them taking a long time to decide. But once they make up their mind, they're committed to making things work for everyone. To understand Libra's vibe is to appreciate the beauty of balance, the ability to compromise, and the love for peace in all areas of life. Libras bring a unique and positive energy to the world, making life better for those around them. Libra's love for harmony, fairness, and being friendly makes them special in the zodiac. Embracing Libra's vibe means appreciating the balance they bring to the world, creating connections, and making life more harmonious for everyone. Discover everything about astrology at Times of India , including daily horoscopes for Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio , Sagittarius , Capricorn , Aquarius , and Pisces . Read your detailed Horoscope Today and Horoscope Tomorrow here.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Celtic v Newcastle LIVE SCORE: Tierney introduces himself in style as Scales nets with Hoops run riot
A couple of Hoops players are expected to be missing from the squad CRUNCH CLASH Celtic v Newcastle LIVE SCORE: Tierney introduces himself in style as Scales nets with Hoops run riot Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CELTIC are four goals to the good at Parkhead following strikes from Arne Engels, Johnny Kenny, Yang Hyun-Jun and Liam Scales as Eddie Howe brings his Newcastle side north for a glamour friendly. A 10,000-strong battalion of the Toon Army has descended on Glasgow to watch Newcastle in the East End. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up Howe at one point seemed certain to be a replacement for Brendan Rodgers but instead the Newcastle manager is merely sitting in the away dugout at Celtic Park as the Scottish champions face his Magpies team in a blockbuster friendly clash. Last season Celtic faced off against Aston Villa at Villa Park and fell to a 4-2 defeat following a thrilling Battle of Britain Champions League showdown. The match is being held at Celtic Park in Glasgow. This game is NOT being shown on live TV but it will be streamed live via Celtic TV. Celtic XI: Schmeichel, Ralston, Murray, Trusty, Inamura, McGregor, McCowan, Engels, Yang, Maeda, Kenny. Subs: Sinisalo, Doohan, Clarke, Scales, Nygren, Idah, Osmand, Tilio, Bernardo, Summers, Montgomery, Hatate, McPherson, Ure, Forrest, Donovan, Tierney Schmeichel, Ralston, Murray, Trusty, Inamura, McGregor, McCowan, Engels, Yang, Maeda, Kenny. Sinisalo, Doohan, Clarke, Scales, Nygren, Idah, Osmand, Tilio, Bernardo, Summers, Montgomery, Hatate, McPherson, Ure, Forrest, Donovan, Tierney Newcastle Utd XI: Pope, Trippier, Botman, Schar, Barnes, Targett, Osula, J Murphy, Willock, Bruno Guimaraes, Miley. Subs: Dubravka, Ruddy, Lascelles, Gordon, Krafth, Elanga, Ashby, Burn, A Murphy, White, Harenes, Munda, Neave
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Celtic v Newcastle LIVE SCORE: Kieran Tierney introduces himself in style as Scales nets with Hoops running riot
A couple of Hoops players are expected to be missing from the squad CRUNCH CLASH Celtic v Newcastle LIVE SCORE: Kieran Tierney introduces himself in style as Scales nets with Hoops running riot Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CELTIC beat Newcastle 4-0 at Parkhead following strikes from Arne Engels, Johnny Kenny, Yang Hyun-Jun and Liam Scales as Eddie Howe brought his Newcastle side north for a glamour friendly. A 10,000-strong battalion of the Toon Army has descended on Glasgow to watch Newcastle in the East End. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up Howe at one point seemed certain to be a replacement for Brendan Rodgers but instead the Newcastle manager is merely sitting in the away dugout at Celtic Park as the Scottish champions face his Magpies team in a blockbuster friendly clash. Last season Celtic faced off against Aston Villa at Villa Park and fell to a 4-2 defeat following a thrilling Battle of Britain Champions League showdown. The match is being held at Celtic Park in Glasgow. This game is NOT being shown on live TV but it will be streamed live via Celtic TV. Celtic XI: Schmeichel, Ralston, Murray, Trusty, Inamura, McGregor, McCowan, Engels, Yang, Maeda, Kenny. Subs: Sinisalo, Doohan, Clarke, Scales, Nygren, Idah, Osmand, Tilio, Bernardo, Summers, Montgomery, Hatate, McPherson, Ure, Forrest, Donovan, Tierney Schmeichel, Ralston, Murray, Trusty, Inamura, McGregor, McCowan, Engels, Yang, Maeda, Kenny. Sinisalo, Doohan, Clarke, Scales, Nygren, Idah, Osmand, Tilio, Bernardo, Summers, Montgomery, Hatate, McPherson, Ure, Forrest, Donovan, Tierney Newcastle Utd XI: Pope, Trippier, Botman, Schar, Barnes, Targett, Osula, J Murphy, Willock, Bruno Guimaraes, Miley. Subs: Dubravka, Ruddy, Lascelles, Gordon, Krafth, Elanga, Ashby, Burn, A Murphy, White, Harenes, Munda, Neave
Daily Record
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Liam Scales lifts lid on Celtic injury torture as star ready to grin and bear it for first team spot
The Ireland star as lifted the lid on his injury agony last term after suffering a broken jaw against St Mirren A shattered jaw bone left Liam Scales eating through a straw at one stage last season. But the Celtic defender insists he can't wait to sink his teeth into the challenge of staying in the Hoops starting lineup this coming season. Scales spent most of last term sharing the left side centre back role with Auston Trusty but the Irishman refused to be bumped out of the side and he revealed he even managed to see out a game at St Mirren after breaking his jaw. The injury eventually cost him six weeks of his season, but the 26-year-old battled back to regain his place in the side for the run-in – including a spot in the Scottish Cup Final starting XI. Scales has become something of an unsung hero for Celts and it might have gone unnoticed by some that he's always willing to bite down and smash through the pain barrier. He said: 'It was alright! It was the first time I'd had that type of injury. 'Once I had the operation I had a week on liquids and then another week where I could only eat soft foods. 'I was basically eating soup through a straw for that first week! I lost quite a bit of weight but it didn't take me long to put it back on – I like my food! But it's all sorted now. 'I have a couple of plates in there so it's probably stronger now than it was before. 'It happened against St Mirren. I made a tackle and there was a collision with me being hit in the side of the face by his shoulder. 'I actually gave away a foul and they scored from the free-kick. But thankfully we ended up winning 5-2. 'It kept me out for four or five weeks which wasn't great. 'I'd only ever broken my nose or had some black eyes down the years but this was the first time I'd hurt the jaw. 'It's okay now, though. It's part of the game, especially in Scotland where it's quite physical. 'I was just happy it wasn't an injury below the waist. It's not going to affect me longer, so it's all good.' Scales could have slotted in as more of a back up after the arrival of £6m signing Auston Trusty last summer – but instead he rose to the challenge. More often than not, it was the Republic of Ireland man who got the nod to partner Cameron Carter-Vickers but he admitted sometimes you need to suck it up when you are out of the Celtic side. He said: 'Overall, I think I was happy with it. I played over 40 games all in and that included a spell out after I broke my jaw. 'If I look at it that way, I didn't miss much football. 'Look, you do want to start every game and there were times when I didn't and that was disappointing. That's just football, though. 'Overall, it was a successful season for us and it was good to be part of that. I felt I played my part. 'When you're not paying, you just need to suck it up. 'He is a brilliant manager and he has his reasons so you can't argue with that. You just need to accept it and hope that you can get back in. 'But there were times when I played alongside Auston and other times it was Cameron. The three of us played a similar amount of minutes. 'Maybe I didn't play as much but I felt all three of us worked well together given the fact two played and one didn't. 'It wasn't too bad to be on the sidelines because I didn't spend long there. I was back in after a couple of weeks and it was good. 'The thing is, with the amount of games we have with the Premiership and Champions League – and we go the distance in the cup competitions, which we did – it amounts to around 60 games in a season. 'That means there are so many opportunities to play and everyone realises that. 'When you are on the side, you just have to be patient and ready to go in when called upon, because you will be as it's so hectic.' Scales doesn't take his role for granted as he is well aware there's always a fight for places at Parkhead. He's ready to battle it out with Carter-Vickers and Trusty again in the coming weeks – and there's also Hayato Inamura who has come in and impressed during pre-season. But Scales said: 'It's a big club so you expect them to sign a player almost for each position every summer. 'That's just part of it. That's how it's been for the last few years so I wouldn't be thinking about that at all. 'I'm focusing more on getting sharp and fit and ready to fight for that jersey for that first game of the season.' Scales was given an extra week off after international duty but he's back in business and ready to get wired in to the new campaign. He said: 'I can't wait. All the training we're doing is leading into that first day. We want to start the way we finished the league last season. 'We want to win the league again, that's the goal. 'We also have that big Champions League qualifier ahead of us too and it's massive for us to play in that competition. 'We're already really focused on that. I feel we have so much to look forward to and we're all eager to get started.'
