Red Sea Film Festival Unveils Star-Studded Lineup
The Red Sea Film Festival announced its official selection, featuring films starring Angelina Jolie, Paul Dano, Jude Law, Anthony Mackie, and Ben Kingsley.
International Spectacular Program
- "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 starring Paul Dano and Jude Law, directed by Olivier Assayas.
- "Farruquito: A Flamenco Story" – A documentary about Spanish dance.
- "Desert Warrior" – A drama set in Saudi Arabia directed by Rupert Wyatt, starring 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 and funded by Red Sea, the film follows a photographer capturing rebellion during Mandate Palestine.
- "Unidentified" – A female-led detective thriller by Haifaa Al Mansour that explores violence against women.
- "A Matter of Life and Death" – A heartfelt Saudi love story set in Jeddah, the festival’s host city.
- "The Fakenapping" – A Netflix production directed by Amine Lakhnech and produced by Telfaz11.
Additional Highlight
The lineup also includes the biopic “Giant,” about Prince Naseem, starring Amir El Masry and Pierce Brosnan.
“The Red Sea Film Festival unveiled its lineup Tuesday, featuring major stars and diverse films representing both international and Arab cinema.”
Author's Summary: The Red Sea Film Festival showcases an impressive blend of international and Arab films, highlighting major stars and culturally rich stories from around the world.
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