Stars Align for the Red Sea Film Festival
The Red Sea Film Festival revealed its lineup, featuring films with prominent actors such as Angelina Jolie, Paul Dano, Jude Law, Anthony Mackie, and Ben Kingsley.
International Spectacular Highlights
- 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 by Olivier Assayas starring Paul Dano and Jude Law.
- Farruquito: A Flamenco Story – A documentary exploring Spanish dance.
- Desert Warrior – A drama set in Saudi Arabia by Rupert Wyatt, featuring Ben Kingsley and Anthony Mackie.
Special Screenings
- Sirât by Oliver Laxe
- The Voice of Hind Rajab by Kaouther Ben Hania
Arab Spectacular Program
- Palestine 36 – Directed by Annemarie Jacir, funded by Red Sea, portraying a photographer capturing rebellion in Mandate Palestine.
- Unidentified – A female-driven detective thriller by Haifaa Al Mansour challenging stereotypes about 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 production by Amine Lakhnech, produced with Telfaz11.
Additional Notable Mention
The festival also includes the Prince Naseem biopic Giant, 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 brings together an impressive global and regional cast in diverse films, spotlighting new voices and stories from Saudi Arabia and beyond.