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 announced its 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, directed by Alice Winocour.
"Scarlet" – An anime by Mamoru Hosoda, inspired by 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 Spanish dance documentary.
"Desert Warrior" – Set in Saudi Arabia, directed by Rupert Wyatt, starring Ben Kingsley and Anthony Mackie.

Special Screenings

Oliver Laxe’s "Sirât"
Kaouther Ben Hania’s "The Voice of Hind Rajab"

Arab Spectacular Program

Annemarie Jacir’s "Palestine 36" – A Red Sea-funded film about a photographer documenting rebellion in Mandate Palestine.
Haifaa Al Mansour’s "Unidentified" – A female-led detective thriller challenging stereotypes about violence against women.
"A Matter of Life and Death" – A tender love story set in Jeddah, the festival’s home city.
Amine Lakhnech’s "The Fakenapping" – A Netflix production by Telfaz11.

Additional Highlights

The festival also features the biographical film "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 presents a diverse slate of films showcasing global stars and powerful stories that highlight both international and Arab cinema.

Variety — 2025-11-04

Stars Align for Red Sea Film Festival

International Spectacular Program

Special Screenings

Arab Spectacular Program

Additional Highlights

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