Stars Align for Red Sea Film Festival
The Red Sea Film Festival revealed its lineup, featuring films with stars Angelina Jolie, Paul Dano, Jude Law, Anthony Mackie, and Ben Kingsley.
International Spectacular Selection
- Couture – Drama led by Angelina Jolie, directed by Alice Winocour.
- Scarlet – Anime by Mamoru Hosoda, inspired by Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
- The Wizard of the Kremlin – Political thriller/comedy starring Paul Dano and Jude Law, directed by Olivier Assayas.
- Farruquito: A Flamenco Story – Spanish dance documentary.
- Desert Warrior – Drama set in Saudi Arabia, starring 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 by Annemarie Jacir, a Red Sea-funded film about a photographer capturing rebellion in Mandate Palestine.
- Unidentified by Haifaa Al Mansour, a female-led detective thriller challenging ideas about violence against women.
- A Matter of Life and Death, a tender love story set in Jeddah, the festival’s home city.
- The Fakenapping by Amine Lakhnech, a Netflix film produced by Telfaz11.
Additional Highlights
The festival also features the biopic Giant on 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."
Summary: The Red Sea Film Festival presents a diverse program with international stars and a strong focus on Arab cinema, highlighting unique stories and artistic visions from across the globe.
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Variety — 2025-11-05