JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival that was kicked off in Jeddah on Friday with dozens of Hollywood stars and celebrities from around the world making eye-catching looks on the red carpet.
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival
The festival – which will showcase 131 films and shorts from sixty one countries in 41 languages, showcasing established as well as emerging talent – will run until December 10.
Several new Saudi films will be screened alongside the best international films, as well as 25 new films by Saudi Arabia filmmakers, the festival said in a statement.
In addition to showing films, the festival includes discussions that will permit attendees to see and hear filmmakers and actors talk about their work.
Speaking about the ceremony, CEO Mohammed al-Turki said that the event not only serves as a clear demonstration of change, but also plays an important role “in changing and shaping the future of our generation.” creating the next thing.
“We have a unique and good opportunity to make new films that reach audiences, showcase good work of exciting new voices, and make a valuable contribution to Saudi Arabia culture and the wider region,” al-Turki said.
“We are delighted to welcome film lovers, storytellers, artists and film industry professionals and experts from around the world to Jeddah for our second edition, which I hope will be beyond anything it was expected,” he added.
