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 exciting lineup, featuring prominent actors Angelina Jolie, Paul Dano, Jude Law, Anthony Mackie, and Ben Kingsley.

International Spectacular Program

"Couture" – a drama led by Angelina Jolie and directed by Alice Winocour.
"Scarlet" – an anime by Mamoru Hosoda based on 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 documentary about Spanish dance.
"Desert Warrior" – a Saudi Arabia-set drama featuring 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" – a Red Sea-funded film by Annemarie Jacir about a photographer capturing rebellion in Mandate Palestine.
"Unidentified" – a female-driven detective thriller by Haifaa Al Mansour addressing 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 film produced by Telfaz11 and directed by Amine Lakhnech.

Additional Highlight

The festival also features the biopic "Giant", about 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’s lineup boasts international stars and diverse films, showcasing political thrillers, cultural documentaries, and powerful stories from the Arab world.

Variety — 2025-11-04

Stars Align for Red Sea Film Festival

International Spectacular Program

Special Screenings

Arab Spectacular Program

Additional Highlight

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