Abdul-Ilah Al-Sanani responds to comparing the series Layali Al-Shamsi to Al-Asouf

Saudi artist Abdul-Ilah Al-Sinani responded to the criticism directed at his Ramadan series “Layali Al-Shamsi”, denying any similarity between it and the series “Al-Asouf”, and stressing that the work presents a dramatic vision completely different from the time period that “Al-Asouf” dealt with. Get the latest celebrity ads directly on the Special app, where we show you everything new from international stars.

A new dramatic vision in "Layali Al Shamsi" Al-Sanani explained that “Layali Al-Shamsi” focuses on the wealthy merchant class in Saudi society during the seventies, noting that this approach represents a new and unconventional angle in dealing with that era. He added that the work is completely different from his previous works that focused on heritage topics.

The difference between the nights of Al Shamsi and Al Asouf In response to the comparison between the two works, Al-Sanani said in an interview with the “Tafa’alkom” program that some may see that the two series deal with the same time period, but “Al-Asouf” extends to cover several stages from the seventies to the nineties and tells the story of one family, while “Layali Al-Shamsi” presents a different and more concise narration of the events.

The importance of documenting the seventies dramatically Al-Sanani also pointed out that the seventies represented a preliminary stage for major economic transformations in Saudi Arabia, which makes documenting this period dramatically an urgent necessity, especially since the events of that period constituted important turning points in Saudi history.

A shift in his artistic career Speaking about his artistic career, Abdul-Ilah Al-Sanani revealed his shift from comedic works to tragic and social works, stressing that his artistic choices now focus on projects that carry depth and a clear vision. Enjoy interesting and useful content with an exclusive podcast that provides you with everything you need to know in a few minutes via the Special app.

Details about the series "Layali Al Shamsi" The series "Layali Al Shamsi" is a Saudi drama that will be shown during the Ramadan season of 2025. The work is inspired by real events that took place in the Al Shamsi neighborhood in Riyadh in the late seventies and early eighties. The series stars, alongside Abdul-Ilah Al-Sanani, Reem Abdullah, Turki Al-Youssef, Abdulaziz Al-Sikreen, Ahmed Shuaib, Hiba Al-Hussein, and Abdul-Rahman Al-Khatib. The idea and direction are by Muhammad Lutfi.