Afghan Film Director Roya Sadat Denounces Denied Entry Into Saudi

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Acclaimed Afghan filmmaker Roya Sadat barred from Saudi Arabia despite having a visa, sparking outrage over censorship and artistic freedom

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Sadat's latest film,
was selected to compete at the prestigious Red Sea Film Festival, but she was denied entry into Saudi Arabia to present it

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Roya Sadat, Red Sea Film Festival, Sima's Song