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Mahmoud Sabbagh

Saudi Arabian film director

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Born 1983 · age 43
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  • Age
    43
    Born 1983
  • Known for
    Barakah Meets Barakah
    2016
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Updated 2026-07-29

Mahmoud Sabbagh, or Mah Sabbagh is a Saudi film director, producer, and screenwriter. Sabbagh has been a major pioneer of independent cinema in Saudi Arabia since 2013. His debut feature, titled Barakah Meets Barakah, premiered at Berlin Film Festival in 2016; becoming the first feature film from Saudi Arabia to screen in the festival. His debut film was also selected as the entry of Saudi Arabia for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards.

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