Traditional Saudi Costumes in Cinema and their Role in Reaching International Standards

Abstract

    Since ancient times, man has used art to express his inner thoughts and feelings and to embody his reality with its events and dates. This is because it is an art that touches various segments of society at all levels and in all fields, and its importance permeates public awareness. Cinema films are considered one of the most important forms of intellectual expression, and they are fully represented, and their effectiveness is demonstrated. Through cinematic images.

    Cinema is considered one of the tools of culture and knowledge through which the individual acquires some knowledge and facts, and an educational means that increases the individual’s culture, knowledge, and exploration of the new. It may also shape the values ​​and principles of the individual, and the perception of an entire society of customs, ideas, and trends. We can learn about the culture of any society by watching it. His movies.

The research aims to:

1- Analysis of a Saudi film that achieved international success.

2- Highlighting the importance of the role of the fashion designer in cinematic films.

3- Clarifying the pivotal role that traditional Saudi fashion can play in promoting Saudi cinema and achieving its global leadership.

The search found:

1- There are statistically significant differences between the average scores of the sample members on traditional Saudi costumes and their role in achieving the aesthetic aspect in cinematic works, according to the variables of the study.

2- There are statistically significant differences between the average scores of the sample members on traditional Saudi costumes and their role in spreading culture and highlighting the heritage “functional aspect” in cinematic works, according to the variables of the study.

3- There are statistically significant differences between the average scores of the sample members on traditional Saudi costumes and their role in achieving the innovative aspect in cinematic works, according to the variables of the study.

The search recommended:

1- Strengthening cooperation between Saudi fashion designers and filmmakers.

2- Directing funding to support the production of traditional fashions and developing the skills and creativity of fashion designers.

3- Organizing workshops to develop the skills of traditional fashion designers in Saudi cinema.