US EditionHollywood meets the Middle East as Red Sea International Film Festival opens in Jeddah
The festival features over 100 films from more than 70 countries and supports Saudi Vision 2030 goals to expand cultural and creative industries.
- Thursday the fifth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival opened in Jeddah's Al-Balad district, screening over 100 films from 70 countries and running Dec. 4 to 13.
- Part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, the festival is tied to state investment while various rights groups say these cultural efforts aim to divert attention from human rights issues.
- Amir El-Masry trained for more than 70 days and lost about eight kilos preparing for 'Giant', the opening film directed by Rowan Athale.
- This year, the selection jury is led by Sean Baker, underscoring the festival's growing international stature, while the opening gala drew stars including Adrien Brody, Sir Michael Caine, Vin Diesel, and Ana de Armas.
- Featuring 16 competition entries, the Red Sea: Competition awards the Yusr Awards and is supported by the Red Sea Film Foundation and the Public Investment Fund to boost regional filmmakers.
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Hollywood meets the Middle East as Red Sea International Film Festival opens in Jeddah
The Red Sea International Film Festival has opened its fifth edition in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Running from Dec. 4 to 13, the festival showcases over 100 films from more than 70 countries.
Red Sea International Film festival shines in Jeddah
The Red Sea International Film Festival has officially begun in Jeddah, attracting filmmakers, actors and artists from around the world — including Pakistan. The opening ceremony featured a glamorous red carpet where well-known Pakistani celebrities Atiqa Odho, Tasheeeq Haider and filmmaker-actor Shahzad Nawaz appeared among the international guests. Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Culture, Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, inaugurated the festiva…
Red Sea International Film Festival inaugurated in Jeddah
The Red Sea International Film Festival has been inaugurated in Jeddah. Renowned artists from Pakistan and around the world graced the red carpet. Pakistani artists who participated in the global festival included Atiqa Odho, Tousiq Haider, and filmmaker/actor Shahzad Nawaz. Inaugurating the international film festival in Jeddah, Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan stated that the fifth edition of the festival is the re…
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