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Egyptian cinema made us proud during the Cairo International Film Festival, with many national films premiering and winning awards at the internationally renowned event. But the showcasing of Egypt’s hard work was not over, as the Red Sea Film Festival in Saudi Arabia featured many international and national actors and actresses, including Egypt’s outstanding Yousra. Here is a recap of the grand event dedicated to Middle Eastern cinema.
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The Red Sea Film Festival
The Second Edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival was hosted in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from December 1st to 10th, organised by the Red Sea Film Festival Foundation, a non-profit cultural organisation. The event showcased every cinematic talent in Saudi Arabia and the Arab world, with 131 featured films from 61 countries in 41 languages.
The Red Sea Film Festival highlights the independent movies made by the growing number of directors and actors of the Arab world and, more obviously, Saudi Arabian films, as we don’t get much exposure to their impressive talents. In addition, international stars and directors are invited to the festival to witness the inspiring and beautifully produced Arab films.
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Celebrity Attendees and Performances
In addition to offering a massive platform for debuting Arab films and talent, the Red Sea Film Festival also has prominent performers! Bruno Mars kicked off the festival’s opening night, and Egypt’s renowned hip-hop star Wegz followed with a rap performance later in the week.
International and national celebrities that were seen shining on the festival’s red carpet included Indian heartthrob Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan, American model Jasmine Tookes, and American actress Lucy Hale. And Egypt’s acting giant Yousra received the festival’s GOLD YUSR Honourary Award!
