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Mahmoud Sabbagh makes his feature writing and directing debut with “Barakah Meets Barakah,” a film about romance, love, and connection in a society which prohibits all three. Perhaps Saudi Arabia’s first-ever romantic comedy film, “Barakah Meets Barakah” follows Barakah, a municipal agent, and Bibi, a social media star, from first encounter through their hilariously frustrating first date.
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