Stars Align for Red Sea: Angelina Jolie, Jude Law, Paul Dano, Anthony Mackie, Ben Kingsley Films to Play at Saudi Festival
The Red Sea Film Festival has revealed its new lineup, highlighting films featuring Angelina Jolie, Paul Dano, Jude Law, Anthony Mackie, and Ben Kingsley. This diverse selection showcases international talents and stories that span genres and cultures.
International Spectacular
- Couture – a drama led by Angelina Jolie and directed by Alice Winocour.
- Scarlet – Mamoru Hosoda’s anime inspired by Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
- The Wizard of the Kremlin – Olivier Assayas’ mix of political thriller and comedy, starring Paul Dano and Jude Law.
- Farruquito: A Flamenco Story – a Spanish documentary exploring the art of dance.
- Desert Warrior – Rupert Wyatt’s Saudi-set drama featuring 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 – Annemarie Jacir’s Red Sea–funded portrait of a photographer chronicling rebellion in Mandate Palestine.
- Unidentified – a female-led detective thriller by Haifaa Al Mansour challenging perceptions of gender and violence.
- A Matter of Life and Death – a tender Saudi love story set in Jeddah.
- The Fakenapping – Amine Lakhnech’s Netflix-backed comedy thriller produced by Telfaz11.
“Giant,” a biopic about Prince Naseem starring Amir El Masry and Pierce Brosnan, is also part of the lineup.
Author’s Summary
The Red Sea Film Festival showcases a stellar mix of global and Arab cinema, blending emotional, cultural, and political storytelling across major international productions.
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