Saudi Arabia lifts cinema ban
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Dec 13, 2017, 02:23 IST | Updated: Dec 13, 2017, 02:23 IST
Saudi Arabia lifted a 35-year-old ban on cinemas, prompting celebrations from film fans, directors and movie chains eyeing the last untapped mass market in the Middle East.
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