International Women’s Day (commonly called IWD) is celebrated annually on the 8
th of March. #IWD2020 is a worldwide movement and a focal point in the cause for women’s rights.
The entire month of March is dedicated to the amazing women in all their glory, in their respective fields of work, from all walks of life and all over the world. International Women’s Month in March is celebrated to raise awareness, increase visibility and celebrate women’s achievements.
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This Women’s Month, OSN will celebrate the greatest achievements of all the women in film. Our list will contain animated characters and lead actresses who have not only shaped Hollywood, but also led the way for multiple new and upcoming female actors to boldly go where no woman has gone before.
Important dates to remember this month:
8 March – International Women’s Day
21 March – International Mother’s Day
Female actors are now carrying entire movies on their shoulders and breaking box office records like never before; inspiring the audience with their talent, wit, skill and strength. These amazing women have brought some great characters to life – and for that, we thank you!
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Think Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, or Julie Andrews in The Sound of Music, and Carrie Fisher in Star Wars. Or more recently, Charlize Theron from Mad Max: Fury Road. These are only some of the most iconic female characters to ever grace the cinema and television screen. And we haven’t gotten to the amazing animated female lead characters like Disney’s Mulan, Moana and Princess Merida of Brave. Honestly, there are so SO many more that we haven’t mentioned yet because we would have to turn this blog post into your university essay.
Celebrate all the splendid women in cinema with OSN throughout the month of March. Watch the greatest shows, movies, comedies and Arabic movies with our top leading ladies across multiple genres.
On Sunday, 8 March (International Women’s Day), OSN will bring you the funniest women in comedy, bringing their wit, their talent, and their life to the big screen and into your home.
Nikki Glaser: Perfect
22:30 KSA on Comedy Central
Nikki’s first hour-long stand up special introduces you to the life of Nikki Glaser, what it means to be an adult woman followed by a whole lot of TMI that’s definitely-maybe, slightly NSFW. This is one hour you don’t want to miss.
Wanda Sykes: Tongue Untied
23:30 KSA on Comedy Central
In her second stand-up special, Wanda goes all out talking relationships, politics, pet peeves and hobbies. Don’t miss this HILARIOUS comedy special by this award-winning actress/comic, only on Comedy Central.
Broad City Marathon
00:50 KSA on Comedy Central
Alex and Ilana live ordinary lives in the extraordinary city of New York. As it turns out, their low-paying jobs and mundane life aren’t that dull at all. The Broad City marathon starts at 00:50 KSA only on Comedy Central.
But that’s not all!
Celebrate Mother’s Day on OSN, and strengthen the bond between mothers and their family through adorable, loving, family movies curated especially for you, on Saturday, 21 March from 21:00 KSA on Paramount Movies.
Marley & Me
This heartwarming film about a little doggo called Marley and his family is exactly what you need to fully cherish your loved ones and everything that ties them together… because families are for life.
Maid in Manhattan
The story of a single mother, Marisa (Jennifer Lopez) who was raised in the boroughs of New York City. Her life changes completely when she meets a charming politician who mistakes her for a socialite.
Revolutionary Road
A romantic drama starring blockbuster royalties (Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet). Let the simplicity and charm of this film tug on your heart strings as you go through their life, decisions and love.
We hope you enjoy these Mother’s Day movie specials, as well as our Women’s comedy specials on OSN this month. There’s something for everyone on OSN, and this month is no different. Bask in the glory of amazing stand-out blockbusters and exclusives, with top western movies, TV series and comedies, only on OSN.
Find our entire content schedule
here.