The King’s Poem

The King’s Poem (—)

N/A 25 min Movie
Documentary

The story of a young Saudi poet who receives the prestigious title The Prince of Poets (Amir Al-Shu’ara), and is later nominated to recite a welcome poem before King Salman. However, one word would render this festive evening into a nightmare.

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Haidar Al-Abdulla Haidar Al-Abdulla Self

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