Stars Align for Red Sea: Angelina Jolie, Jude Law, Paul Dano, Anthony Mackie, Ben Kingsley Films to Play at Saudi Festival

Stars Align for Red Sea Film Festival

The Red Sea Film Festival revealed its lineup featuring films with notable stars such as Angelina Jolie, Paul Dano, Jude Law, Anthony Mackie, and Ben Kingsley.

Key Films and Highlights

Giant: A Prince Naseem biopic starring Amir El Masry and Pierce Brosnan.
Couture: Directed by Alice Winocour, this drama is led by Angelina Jolie.
Scarlet: An anime by Mamoru Hosoda, inspired by Shakespeare's Hamlet.
The Wizard of the Kremlin: A political thriller/comedy featuring Paul Dano and Jude Law, directed by Olivier Assayas.
Farruquito: A Flamenco Story: A Spanish documentary about dance.
Desert Warrior: 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 film funded by Red Sea, depicting a photographer's rebellion in Mandate Palestine.
Unidentified by Haifaa Al Mansour, a female-led detective thriller confronting stereotypes about violence against women.
A Matter of Life and Death, a heartfelt Saudi love story set in Jeddah, the festival’s location.
The Fakenapping by Amine Lakhnech, a Netflix production produced by Telfaz11.

"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."

The festival's selection offers a diverse array of international and regional films that highlight powerful stories and prominent talent.

Author's summary: The Red Sea Film Festival showcases an impressive lineup of international and Arab films featuring acclaimed actors and diverse stories, emphasizing regional and global cinema connections.

Variety — 2025-11-05

Stars Align for Red Sea Film Festival

Key Films and Highlights

Special Screenings

Arab Spectacular Program

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