Will Smith Encourages Saudi Filmmakers to Embrace Universal Visual Language: ‘As Soon as People Have to Read a Subtitle, There’s a Little Bit of Disconnect’

Reflecting on his three decades atop the global box office, superstar Will Smith honed in on a winning formula: When you want to conquer international markets, keeping taciturn is often key.

“As soon as people have to read a subtitle or translate, there’s a little bit of disconnect,” says Smith. “So generally, if you can find non-dialogue ways [to transmit an emotional beat], they translate more globally. In terms of action, in terms of comedy, and in terms of the delivery of emotion, I’m always looking for the non-dialogue way to deliver the most critical parts.”

Smith shared his insights at this year’s Saudi Film Confex, a Riyadh-based

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