Stars Align for Red Sea Film Festival
The Red Sea Film Festival revealed its official lineup featuring prominent actors such as Angelina Jolie, Paul Dano, Jude Law, Anthony Mackie, and Ben Kingsley.
International Spectacular Section
- "Couture" – Directed by Alice Winocour, starring Angelina Jolie in a leading role.
- "Scarlet" – An anime by Mamoru Hosoda, inspired by Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
- "The Wizard of the Kremlin" – A political thriller/comedy by Olivier Assayas, featuring Paul Dano and Jude Law.
- "Farruquito: A Flamenco Story" – A Spanish documentary exploring flamenco dance.
- "Desert Warrior" – Directed by Rupert Wyatt, set in Saudi Arabia, 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, funded by Red Sea, depicts a photographer documenting rebellion in Mandate Palestine.
- "Unidentified" – Haifaa Al Mansour’s female-driven detective thriller challenging assumptions about violence against women.
- "A Matter of Life and Death" – A tender love story set in Jeddah, the festival’s home city.
- "The Fakenapping" – A Netflix film produced by Telfaz11, directed by Amine Lakhnech.
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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.”
Author’s summary: The Red Sea Film Festival showcases a diverse selection of international and Arab films featuring star-studded casts, emphasizing cinematic storytelling from the region and beyond.