RIYADH: Saudi Arabia hosted its first public film screening in over 35 years on Friday (Saturday in Manila), two days after US movie giant AMC unveiled the kingdom’s debut theater in Riyadh.

Clutching prized tickets for what AMC said was a sold-out showing of Hollywood blockbuster action film Black Panther, men and women walked into the movie hall with tubs of popcorn and fizzy drinks.

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