Stars Align for Red Sea Film Festival
The Red Sea Film Festival revealed its official lineup, featuring notable actors Angelina Jolie, Jude Law, Paul Dano, Anthony Mackie, and Ben Kingsley.
International Spectacular Section
- Couture – A drama led by Angelina Jolie and directed by Alice Winocour.
- Scarlet – An anime by Mamoru Hosoda, inspired by Shakespeare's Hamlet.
- The Wizard of the Kremlin – A political thriller-comedy featuring Paul Dano and Jude Law, directed by Olivier Assayas.
- Farruquito: A Flamenco Story – A Spanish dance documentary.
- Desert Warrior – A drama set in Saudi Arabia starring Ben Kingsley and Anthony Mackie, directed by Rupert Wyatt.
Special Screenings
- Sirât by Oliver Laxe
- The Voice of Hind Rajab by Kaouther Ben Hania
Arab Spectacular Program
- Palestine 36 – Directed by Annemarie Jacir, the film profiles a photographer documenting rebellion in Mandate Palestine, supported by Red Sea funding.
- Unidentified – A female-driven detective thriller by Haifaa Al Mansour that questions violence against women.
- A Matter of Life and Death – A tender Saudi love story set in Jeddah, the festival’s host city.
- The Fakenapping – A Netflix production by Amine Lakhnech, produced by Telfaz11.
Additional Highlights
The lineup also features Giant, a biopic about Prince Naseem starring Amir El Masry and Pierce Brosnan.
"The Red Sea Film Festival showcased an impressive selection of films starring international and regional talents, offering diverse stories and innovative filmmaking."
Author's summary: The Red Sea Film Festival combines global stars and local storytellers, presenting an eclectic program that celebrates film artistry and cultural narratives.