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Indian Cinemas to Spotlight Saudi Films in Landmark Event

Indian Cinemas to Spotlight Saudi Films in Landmark Event
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Indian Cinemas to Spotlight Saudi Films in Landmark Event

Indian Cinemas to Spotlight Saudi Films in Landmark Event

The Saudi Film Commission has announced the upcoming launch of the "Saudi Film Nights" in India from January 31 to February 5, building on the success of previous showcases in Morocco, Australia, and China, with the aim of celebrating Saudi talent, highlighting Saudi cinematic creativity globally, and fostering cultural exchange and collaboration.
The event will screen a selection of Saudi feature and short films, in addition to panel discussions with participating filmmakers and industry talents, SPA reported.
It will begin at the National Museum of Indian Cinema in Mumbai, with screenings continuing in Delhi and Hyderabad. It will bring together filmmakers, film critics, journalists, and cinema enthusiasts, providing a platform for dialogue and connection.
The event is part of the Film Commission's ongoing efforts to advance Saudi cinema, showcase national talents, and foster cultural collaboration and knowledge exchange between Saudi and international filmmakers, reinforcing the Kingdom's status as a leading global cinema destination.

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Ancient Pompeii Excavation Uncovers Lavish Private Bath Complex

A recently discovered complex in the ancient city of Pompeii is seen, in Pompeii, Italy, in this undated handout picture released on January 17, 2025. (Pompeii Archeological Park/ Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism/ Handout via Reuters)
A recently discovered complex in the ancient city of Pompeii is seen, in Pompeii, Italy, in this undated handout picture released on January 17, 2025. (Pompeii Archeological Park/ Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism/ Handout via Reuters)
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Ancient Pompeii Excavation Uncovers Lavish Private Bath Complex

A recently discovered complex in the ancient city of Pompeii is seen, in Pompeii, Italy, in this undated handout picture released on January 17, 2025. (Pompeii Archeological Park/ Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism/ Handout via Reuters)
A recently discovered complex in the ancient city of Pompeii is seen, in Pompeii, Italy, in this undated handout picture released on January 17, 2025. (Pompeii Archeological Park/ Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism/ Handout via Reuters)

Archaeologists have unearthed a lavish private bath complex in Pompeii, highlighting the wealth and grandeur of the ancient Roman city before it was destroyed by Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, the site said on Friday.

The baths, featuring hot, warm and cold rooms, could host up to 30 guests, allowing them to relax before heading into an adjacent, black-walled banquet hall, decorated with scenes from Greek mythology.

The complex lies inside a grand residence that has been uncovered over the last two years during excavations that have revealed the opulent city's multifaceted social life before Vesuvius buried it under a thick, suffocating blanket of ash.

A central courtyard with a large basin adds to the splendor of the house, which is believed to have been owned by a member of Pompeii's elite in its final years.

"This discovery underscores how Roman houses were more than private residences, they were stages for public life and self-promotion," said Gabriel Zuchtriegel, director of the Pompeii Archaeological Park.

Zuchtriegel said the layout recalled scenes from the Roman novel "The Satyricon", where banquets and baths were central to displays of wealth and status.

Decorated with frescoes, the complex draws inspiration from Greek culture, emphasizing themes of leisure and erudition.

"The homeowner sought to create a spectacle, transforming their home into a Greek-style palace and gymnasium," Zuchtriegel said.

The remains of more than 1,000 victims have been found during excavations in Pompeii, including two bodies inside the private residence with the bathhouse - a woman, aged between 35-50, who was clutching jewellery and coins, and a younger man.

The discovery of their bodies was announced last year.