Red Sea Film Festival Unveils Star-Studded Lineup
The Red Sea Film Festival revealed its highly anticipated lineup featuring films with renowned actors Angelina Jolie, Paul Dano, Jude Law, Anthony Mackie, and Ben Kingsley.
International Spectacular Selections
- "Couture" – Angelina Jolie stars in this 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, this Saudi Arabia-set drama features 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" by Annemarie Jacir — A Red Sea-funded film portraying a photographer amidst rebellion in Mandate Palestine.
- "Unidentified" by Haifaa Al Mansour — A female-led detective thriller examining assumptions about violence against women.
- "A Matter of Life and Death" — A tender Saudi love story set in Jeddah, the festival’s host city.
- "The Fakenapping" by Amine Lakhnech — A Netflix production supported by Telfaz11.
Additional Note
The festival also premieres the Prince Naseem biopic "Giant", featuring Amir El Masry and Pierce Brosnan.
Red Sea Film Festival announced its lineup featuring top-tier talent and diverse international films, highlighting innovative stories from around the world.
Author’s summary: The 2025 Red Sea Film Festival showcases a diverse selection of films starring prominent actors and promising international storytellers, emphasizing cultural and political themes.
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Variety — 2025-11-05