<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Rotana Studios has announced the world premiere of "The Unknown," a thrilling and unconventional crime drama, at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.<br> Get the latest <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-ads">celebrity ads</a> directly on the Special app, where we show you everything new from international stars. <br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:883/1039;" alt="" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/ed39c3ce-86ad-4e90-be23-a8fb7e21bac4.jpg" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br> The company posted the film's official poster on its Instagram account, accompanied by a comment announcing: "The world premiere of The Unknown, Haifaa Al-Mansour's creative work, placing Saudi cinema under the spotlight of one of the world's most prominent platforms."</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">The story of "The Unknown": a mysterious crime in the desert</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The film revolves around the discovery of the body of an unidentified teenage girl in a desert area, where employee Nawal, played by actress Mila Al Zahrani, begins an investigation filled with tension and mystery.<br> During this journey, the threads of a complex crime are revealed, and the heroine faces secrets and challenges she never expected. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:780/780;" alt="" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/b2227ab2-b516-49f0-8d9f-ba2569b54968.webp" ></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">The team... a complete artistic mix</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The film is written and directed by Haifaa Al-Mansour in partnership with writer Brad Nyman, and stars:<br></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Mila Al Zahrani</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Shafi Al-Harthi</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Aziz Al-Gharbawi<br><br></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The work combines a cohesive script, a precise directorial vision, and strong acting performances, to give the audience a different and exciting experience.<br></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The film has been selected for the Centerpiece section of the 50th Toronto International Film Festival, scheduled to take place next September.<br> This section is dedicated to showcasing the most prominent international works from outside North America, giving "unknown" films a wide opportunity to reach international critics and audiences, and reflecting the growing stature of Saudi cinema on the global stage.<br> Enjoy interesting and useful content with an exclusive <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/podcast-and-voice-recording">podcast</a> that provides you with everything you need to know in just a few minutes via the Special app.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br><br> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Haifaa Al Mansour and Mila Al Zahrani's duet</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> "The Unknown" marks the second collaboration between director Haifaa Al Mansour and actress Mila Al Zahrani, following the success of their previous film, "The Perfect Candidate," which received critical acclaim at international festivals.<br> This new collaboration confirms the artistic harmony between the two and enhances the presence of Saudi women in the film industry through bold, thoughtful works.</p>