
Directing
Ali Kalthami
Born
1983-09-02 (43)
Place of birth
An Namas, Saudi Arabia
Known for
Directing
Credits
9 titles
Ali Alkalthami is a Saudi director, producer, content writer, and co-founder of C3Films and Telfaz11. Ali's career spans over 9 years of experience. His directing style is reflected with the dark comedy he provides and addresses. The socio cultural issues in the Gulf and Middle East region are targeted in a new way with a global yet local approach. His career span did not stop on the internet shows, which he has directed such as "Khambalah, La Yekthar and appeared as an actor in Moghadarh TV short films", . "Suwailem Al Talga", which was directed co-written by Ali Alkalthami, has been awarded with the Gold Awards in Dubai Lynx and Lorez Award Ceremony. Kalthami took a big step in his car…
Known for
6.5In the heart of Riyadh, where desperation and opportunity collide, Mandoob brings forth the gripping tale of Fahad Algadaani, a mentally fragile man racing against time to save his ailing father. As his world crumbles under the weight of financial burden and societal indifference, Fahad's life takes an unexpected turn when he is forced to make ends meet as a humble delivery mandoob.
Night Courier
2023
8.5A Saudi anthology series from the creators of the beloved AlKhallat+ universe, now streaming on Netflix. Four standalone stories drop ordinary underdogs — an anxious teen, a clueless security guard, a desperate filmmaker, and a tongue-tied poet — into absurdly chaotic desert situations. Sharp satire, dry humour, and authentic Saudi cultural identity make each episode a wildly entertaining ride.
Alkhallat+: The Series
2026
10.0Khambalah: A word that has no meaning other than randomness, everything and nothing.
Khambalah
2012
9.0Folaim Ya gholaim - The Eccentric Cinema of Meshal Al Jaser
Folaim
2012
7.9During a play about moderate Islam, a group of extremists attacks the performers at a theatre in Riyadh. Based on true events that happened 10 years ago.
Wasati
2017
7.6In the 1970s, a group of plane crash survivors is forced to coexist in a remote desert with scant resources, testing their patience.
Predicament in Sight
2017
Film credits
2010s · 2 titles
7.6In the 1970s, a group of plane crash survivors is forced to coexist in a remote desert with scant resources, testing their patience.
Predicament in Sight
2017
4.8Gripped by fear of his father, a man spends the last day of his life trying to evade a shadowy figure and cycling through volatile emotions.
The Rat
2019
Series credits
8.5A Saudi anthology series from the creators of the beloved AlKhallat+ universe, now streaming on Netflix. Four standalone stories drop ordinary underdogs — an anxious teen, a clueless security guard, a desperate filmmaker, and a tongue-tied poet — into absurdly chaotic desert situations. Sharp satire, dry humour, and authentic Saudi cultural identity make each episode a wildly entertaining ride.
Alkhallat+: The Series
2026
10.0Khambalah: A word that has no meaning other than randomness, everything and nothing.
Khambalah
2012
9.0Folaim Ya gholaim - The Eccentric Cinema of Meshal Al Jaser
Folaim
2012
Behind the camera
6.5In the heart of Riyadh, where desperation and opportunity collide, Mandoob brings forth the gripping tale of Fahad Algadaani, a mentally fragile man racing against time to save his ailing father. As his world crumbles under the weight of financial burden and societal indifference, Fahad's life takes an unexpected turn when he is forced to make ends meet as a humble delivery mandoob.
Night Courier
2023
6.5In the heart of Riyadh, where desperation and opportunity collide, Mandoob brings forth the gripping tale of Fahad Algadaani, a mentally fragile man racing against time to save his ailing father. As his world crumbles under the weight of financial burden and societal indifference, Fahad's life takes an unexpected turn when he is forced to make ends meet as a humble delivery mandoob.
Night Courier
2023
7.9During a play about moderate Islam, a group of extremists attacks the performers at a theatre in Riyadh. Based on true events that happened 10 years ago.
Wasati
2017
7.9During a play about moderate Islam, a group of extremists attacks the performers at a theatre in Riyadh. Based on true events that happened 10 years ago.
Wasati
2017
