Stars Align for Red Sea Film Festival
The Red Sea Film Festival revealed its lineup, featuring prominent actors Angelina Jolie, Paul Dano, Jude Law, Anthony Mackie, and Ben Kingsley.
Festival Highlights
- Prince Naseem biopic Giant, starring Amir El Masry and Pierce Brosnan.
- International Spectacular selections:
- Couture, an Angelina Jolie-led drama 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, directed by Rupert Wyatt, set in Saudi Arabia and starring Ben Kingsley and Anthony Mackie.
- Special Screenings:
- Sirât by Oliver Laxe.
- The Voice of Hind Rajab directed by Kaouther Ben Hania.
Arab Spectacular Program
- Palestine 36 by Annemarie Jacir, a Red Sea-funded film portraying a photographer documenting rebellion in Mandate Palestine.
- Unidentified by Haifaa Al Mansour, a female-centered detective thriller addressing violence against women.
- A Matter of Life and Death, a poignant love story set in Jeddah.
- The Fakenapping, a Netflix production by Amine Lakhnech and Telfaz11.
"The International Spectacular strand includes Angelina Jolie-led drama Couture by Alice Winocour; Mamoru Hosoda’s anime Scarlet, based on Shakespeare’s Hamlet."
"The Arab Spectacular program features Annemarie Jacir’s Palestine 36, a Red Sea-funded portrait of a photographer documenting rebellion in Mandate Palestine."
These carefully curated films showcase a unique blend of international and Arab cinema, highlighting diverse stories and exceptional talent.
Summary: The Red Sea Film Festival’s 2025 lineup combines global stars and powerful regional stories, spotlighting films that blend cultural depth with cinematic artistry.