Stars Align for Red Sea Film Festival
The Red Sea Film Festival revealed its lineup featuring films with renowned actors Angelina Jolie, Paul Dano, Jude Law, Anthony Mackie, and Ben Kingsley.
International Spectacular Selection
- "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 Spanish dance documentary.
- "Desert Warrior" — a drama set in Saudi Arabia by Rupert Wyatt, featuring Ben Kingsley and Anthony Mackie.
Special Screenings
- Oliver Laxe’s "Sirât"
- Kaouther Ben Hania’s "The Voice of Hind Rajab"
Arab Spectacular Program
- "Palestine 36" — directed by Annemarie Jacir, portraying a photographer capturing rebellion during Mandate Palestine, funded by Red Sea.
- "Unidentified" — a female-led detective thriller by Haifaa Al Mansour that questions assumptions about violence against women.
- "A Matter of Life and Death" — a heartfelt Saudi love story set in Jeddah, home of the festival.
- "The Fakenapping" — a Netflix film by Amine Lakhnech, produced by Telfaz11.
Additional Mention
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, with films starring Angelina Jolie, Paul Dano, Jude Law, Anthony Mackie and Ben Kingsley among the selection."
Angelina Jolie, Jude Law, Paul Dano, Anthony Mackie, and Ben Kingsley headline a diverse film selection highlighting international and Arab cinema.
Author's Summary
The Red Sea Film Festival presents a compelling mix of global and Middle Eastern films featuring acclaimed stars, spotlighting diverse stories and cultures.