Red Sea Film Festival Unveils Star-Studded Lineup
The Red Sea Film Festival revealed its official selection, featuring films with major stars such as Angelina Jolie, Paul Dano, Jude Law, Anthony Mackie, and Ben Kingsley.
International Spectacular Program
- "Couture" – A drama led by Angelina Jolie, directed by Alice Winocour.
- "Scarlet" – An anime by Mamoru Hosoda, inspired by Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
- "The Wizard of the Kremlin" – A political thriller/comedy starring Paul Dano and Jude Law, directed by Olivier Assayas.
- "Farruquito: A Flamenco Story" – A Spanish documentary about dance.
- "Desert Warrior" – A drama set in Saudi Arabia featuring Ben Kingsley and Anthony Mackie, directed by Rupert Wyatt.
Special Screenings
- "Sirât" – Directed by Oliver Laxe.
- "The Voice of Hind Rajab" – Directed by Kaouther Ben Hania.
Arab Spectacular Program
- "Palestine 36" – By Annemarie Jacir, funded by Red Sea, portraying a photographer capturing the rebellion in Mandate Palestine.
- "Unidentified" – A female-driven detective thriller by Haifaa Al Mansour, exploring notions of violence against women.
- "A Matter of Life and Death" – A tender Saudi love story set in Jeddah, the festival’s home city.
- "The Fakenapping" – A Netflix film produced by Telfaz11, directed by Amine Lakhnech.
Additional Highlight
The festival also features the biopic "Giant" about Prince Naseem, starring Amir El Masry and Pierce Brosnan.
"The Red Sea Film Festival unveiled its lineup Tuesday, with films starring Angelina Jolie, Paul Dano, Jude Law, Anthony Mackie and Ben Kingsley among the selection."
Author's summary: The Red Sea Film Festival’s latest lineup showcases a diverse mix of international and Arab cinema, featuring star-studded films that highlight cultural and political themes.