Monopoly

2011 22 min

Overview

"Monopoly" is a 2011 Saudi Arabian short film directed by Bader Alhomoud that delves into the nation's housing crisis through dark comedy. The 22-minute film portrays the struggles of average citizens facing exorbitant land prices and unaffordable housing, highlighting the impact of land monopolization. Featuring insights from economic commentator Essam Al-Zamil, the film underscores the need for policy reforms, such as taxing unused lands, to alleviate the housing shortage. "Monopoly" garnered significant attention upon its release, sparking widespread discussions about housing policies in Saudi Arabia.

Genres

Comedy Documentary Drama

Production Countries

United States of America

Spoken Languages

Arabic ar

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Cast

Mohammad Al Qahtani

Himself (a young Saudi man living in a van)

Faisal Al-Ghamdi

Himself (member of the group "Azbat Al-Ta'ibeen")

Essam Al-Zamil

Himself (economic expert)

Mohammad Al-Mousa

Khalid Al-Ruhaim

Abdulrahman Al-Tuaimi

Nawaf Al-Ghamdi

Crew

Bader Al Humoud

Director

Abdulmajeed Al-Kenani

Writer

Bader Al Humoud

Writer

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