Mohsen Ahmed
Directing
Biography
Mohsen Ahmed Essa Alzawad (born May 22, 1997) is a Saudi Arabian filmmaker, he was born and raised in the city of Saihat, on the coast of the Arabian Gulf. His interest in cinema began at the age of 12, and he has been a passionate cinephile ever since. He started his career in 2019 as a film and TV dramaturge. He made his debut short film "Takes on People Smoking" in 2021, which got an official selection (in competition) at the 2022 Bahrain Film Festival.
Known For
A documentary exploring Saudi Arabia's hidden film culture, following movie lovers who grew up without theaters in the 1980s and uncovering the nation's pre-1979 cinematic history through pioneers who kept their passion alive.
Anti-Cinema
A man and a woman meet in a cafe.
A Mere Encounter
A series of scenes shot in different countries around the world, which explore the relationship between people and smoking, under various situations and emotions, which rise up certain questions about the reasons that motivates them to smoke in these moments of their lives.
Takes on People Smoking
An intimate documentary about family, friendship, and home which draws together the love of autumn with nostalgia for home.
Color of Sunset
A short and personal documentary attempts to understand broader meanings of life, attitude, emotions, and the environment by raising questions and exploring the notion of movement inside cars, inviting audiences to view their surroundings with a different point of view and an interesting angle.
The Window of Life
A short documentary about the adventure of two Saudi filmmakers who travel through the snows of Northern Europe to chase their dream during a pivotal period in their artistic careers.