Stars Align for Red Sea Film Festival
The Red Sea Film Festival announced its impressive lineup featuring 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 documentary exploring 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-driven detective thriller challenging views on violence against women.
- "A Matter of Life and Death" — a heartfelt Saudi love story set in Jeddah.
- "The Fakenapping" by Amine Lakhnech — a Netflix production made in collaboration with Telfaz11.
Additional Highlight
The festival also includes the biopic "Giant" about Prince Naseem, starring Amir El Masry and Pierce Brosnan.
Red Sea Film Festival: "Films starring Angelina Jolie, Paul Dano, Jude Law, Anthony Mackie and Ben Kingsley are among the selection."
The festival showcases a wide range of films, highlighting both international stars and regional stories.
Author's summary: The Red Sea Film Festival lineup features major stars and diverse films across genres, emphasizing regional narratives and international cinema collaborations.
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Variety — 2025-11-05