Stars Align for Red Sea Film Festival
The Red Sea Film Festival announced its official lineup, featuring films with prominent actors such as Angelina Jolie, Jude Law, Paul Dano, Anthony Mackie, and Ben Kingsley.
International Spectacular Highlights
- "Couture" – A drama led by Angelina Jolie, directed by Alice Winocour.
- "Scarlet" – An anime film 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 Saudi Arabia-set drama directed by Rupert Wyatt, starring Ben Kingsley and Anthony Mackie.
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 Red Sea-funded film portrays a photographer documenting rebellion during the Mandate Palestine era.
- "Unidentified" – A female-driven detective thriller by Haifaa Al Mansour that challenges traditional views on violence against women.
- "A Matter of Life and Death" – A tender love story set in Jeddah, the festival’s host city.
- "The Fakenapping" – A Netflix production by Amine Lakhnech, produced by Telfaz11.
Additional Film
The festival also presents “Giant,” a biopic of 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 showcases a diverse lineup, uniting international stars and powerful regional stories to create a unique cinematic celebration in Saudi Arabia.
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Variety — 2025-11-05