King of Journalism Movie

King of Journalism Movie is a Saudi documentary film about the biography of Turki al-Sudairi (1944-2017), the editor-in-chief of al-Riyadh Newspaper in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The film is produced by Through the Light, and Light and Shadow Productions and directed by Hassan Saeed. It participated in the Saudi Film Festival.

The production of the movie took two years, involving both preparation and filming. The documentary relied on several reliable documents and included a character closely related to the late journalist Turki al-Sudairi. It covers half a century of his life, focusing on the major challenges he faced during his journalism career. The movie was showcased at the Saudi Film Festival, with invitations extended to al-Sudairi's family, friends, colleagues, and a select group of critics and intellectuals.

The movie meticulously highlights small details from the life of the late Turki al-Sudairi, as narrated by his son, close associates, and colleagues in Saudi and Arab journalism. The film focuses on the principles of passion that al-Sudairi upheld, which led him to the esteemed position that earned him the title "King of Journalism" from King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The narrative in the film follows a linear sequence from the character's birth, through his childhood and youth, to his career progression, and finally to his passing.

The movie presents facts without adding opinions from the writer or director, even covering the mental health crisis that Turki al-Sudairi faced later in life, surprising audiences who were unaware of this detail until the film. It also provides information about his early career in journalism and the challenges he encountered.