Red Sea Film Festival Lineup Announced
The Red Sea Film Festival revealed its lineup featuring star-studded films with Angelina Jolie, Jude Law, Paul Dano, 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 starring Paul Dano and Jude Law, directed by Olivier Assayas.
- "Farruquito: A Flamenco Story" – A Spanish dance documentary.
- "Desert Warrior" – A drama set in Saudi Arabia featuring Ben Kingsley and Anthony Mackie, directed by Rupert Wyatt.
Special Screenings
- "Sirât" by Oliver Laxe
- "The Voice of Hind Rajab" by Kaouther Ben Hania
Arab Spectacular Program
- "Palestine 36" – Directed by Annemarie Jacir, this film profiles a photographer capturing rebellion in Mandate Palestine and is funded by the Red Sea Film Festival.
- "Unidentified" – A female-led detective thriller by Haifaa Al Mansour that challenges stereotypes about violence against women.
- "A Matter of Life and Death" – A heartfelt Saudi love story set in Jeddah, the festival’s home city.
- "The Fakenapping" – A Netflix film produced by Telfaz11, directed by Amine Lakhnech.
Additional Highlight
The festival also features a biopic about Prince Naseem titled "Giant", starring Amir El Masry and Pierce Brosnan.
Red Sea Film Festival lineup includes "Couture," "Scarlet," and "The Wizard of the Kremlin," showcasing a diverse range of genres and global talent.
Author's summary: The Red Sea Film Festival showcases an impressive, diverse lineup with internationally acclaimed actors and directors, spotlighting both global and regional cinema.