Stars Align for Red Sea Film Festival
The Red Sea Film Festival revealed its lineup on Tuesday, featuring prominent actors like Angelina Jolie, Jude Law, Paul Dano, Anthony Mackie, and Ben Kingsley among the selected films.
International Spectacular Highlights
- "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 featuring Ben Kingsley and Anthony Mackie, directed by Rupert Wyatt.
Special Screenings
- Oliver Laxe’s "Sirât"
- Kaouther Ben Hania’s "The Voice of Hind Rajab"
Arab Spectacular Program
- "Palestine 36" by Annemarie Jacir — a Red Sea-funded film about a photographer capturing rebellion in Mandate Palestine.
- "Unidentified" by Haifaa Al Mansour — a female-focused detective thriller addressing violence against women.
- "A Matter of Life and Death" — a heartfelt Saudi love story set in Jeddah, the festival’s home city.
- "The Fakenapping" by Amine Lakhnech — a Netflix film produced by Telfaz11.
Additional Feature
The lineup also includes a biopic titled "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 diverse lineup showcases international and Arab cinema, featuring renowned actors and powerful stories rooted in cultural and political narratives.