All Festivals articles – Page 234
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NewsIndonesia’s ‘Autobiography’ wins top award at Singapore film festival
Russia’s ‘How To Save A Dead Friend’ wins audience award.
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NewsSaudi Arabia bets big on local filmmakers in bid to become Middle East production powerhouse
The goverment, institutions and private investors are now supporting local production.
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NewsScreen unveils Arab Stars of Tomorrow 2022
Our sixth edition of Arab Stars of Tomorrow spotlights rising Middle Eastern and North African talents.
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FeaturesWhat are the pros and cons of gender-neutral acting categories?
The Bifas adopted gender-neutral acting categories for the first time this year, with the Berlinale switching in 2021.
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Reviews‘The Last Queen’: Red Sea Review
A defiant queen takes a stand in this debut set in 1500s Algeria
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NewsLocal productions key for developing crew skills in Middle East and North Africa
Red Sea panel discusses crew crunch in MENA.
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Reviews‘Our Lady Of The Chinese Shop’: Red Sea Review
Several stories intertwine in this bold debut set in Angola’s capital Luanda
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NewsSpike Lee ESPN series titled ‘Da Saga Of Colin Kaepernick’
Lee says Kaepernick has been “whiteballed” and “denied his dream”.
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NewsBollywood star Akshay Kumar making “sex education” film
Feature is set for release in spring 2023.
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Reviews‘Raven Song’: Red Sea Review
A man with a brain tumour falls for a mystery woman in Saudi Arabia’s official Oscar submission
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NewsBrazilian Oscar submission ‘Mars One’ lands at Array for North America
Distributor’s reps brokered deal with Magnolia Pictures International.
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NewsSharon Stone says she was told “women don’t direct” after ‘Basic Instinct’, talks gender pay gap
Stone recalled her abrupt introduction to fame; explains Saudi visit.
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NewsGuy Ritchie on his trip to Saudi’s Red Sea festival: “I’m a creative guy, not a political guy”
Updates on ‘Hercules’, next projects; filmmaker advocates “cultural collaboration”.
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NewsVox Cinemas unveils debut slate of Arabic films as part of Middle East production push
Slate includes sequel to hit Saudi comedy ‘Masameer’.
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NewsOliver Stone says Saudi Arabia “much misunderstood” at Red Sea Film Festival opening
Shekar Kapur says “winds need to change” in international film industry cultural dynamics.
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NewsSpike Lee, Jackie Chan, Gurinder Chadha and Guy Ritchie among international talent heading to Red Sea
Stars and industry execs attend Jeddah for second edition of the festival.
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NewsLes Arcs unveils 2022 Work in Progress selection heavy on female-directed titles
Cannes’ Critics Week winner Laura Ferrés’ debut feature The Permanent Picture is among the projects.
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Reviews‘Mountain Onion’: Red Sea Review
A young boy tries to save his parents’ marriage in this colourful debut from Kazakhstan
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Reviews‘The Gravity’: Red Sea Review
The aligning of the planets affects a housing estate turf war in this ambitious French drama
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NewsScreen’s 2022 Arab Stars of Tomorrow to be unveiled at Red Sea film festival
Talent-spotting initiative celebrates Arab talent who are primed to make their mark in the international industry.