Monopoly
A 22-minute short film addresses Saudi Arabia's housing crisis, focusing on citizens struggling with high land prices and the effects of land monopolization.
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A 22-minute short film addresses Saudi Arabia's housing crisis, focusing on citizens struggling with high land prices and the effects of land monopolization.
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In Saudi Arabia, citizens confront rising land prices and a housing crisis in "Monopoly," a 2011 short film directed by Bader Alhomoud. The 22-minute dark comedy features commentary from economic expert Essam Al-Zamil. The film discusses land monopolization and proposes policy changes, including taxing unused lands, to address the housing shortage. Upon its release, "Monopoly" sparked significant discussions on housing policies within the country.
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