The film “The Giant” opens the fifth session of the Red Sea Film Festival

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The film “The Giant” opens the fifth session of the Red Sea Film Festival

Declare The Red Sea International Film Festival announced the opening of its fifth session with the screening of the film “The Giant” by British-Indian director Rawan Athale, which tells the inspiring story of the British-Yemeni boxing champion Prince Naseem “Naz” Hamed. The film will be shown for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa region on December 4, 2025.

He narrates The movie“The Giant” is the life story of the British-Yemeni boxing champion Prince Naseem “Naz” Hamed, “starring the Egyptian-British actor Amir Al-Masry” and all the inspiring milestones it entailed, as one of the most prominent boxing icons in the United Kingdom, starting from his humble childhood to his amazing success march towards the world championship, highlighting his close relationship with his Irish coach, Brendan Ingle, and the pivotal role it played in his brilliant sports career.

A high price

The price of his success in boxing was high, as Naseem faced a lot of racism and hatred towards Islam during the 1980s and 1990s, becoming an icon in the world of sports.

This film sheds light on the deep and special relationship between “Naz” and Brendan and the prominent role that his coach played in his successful career, presenting to the viewer the prince’s inspiring life story and the experience that made him one of the most prominent names in the world. The fifthis an artistic celebration of regional talents that have proven their presence on the international cinema scene, through the story of an international Arab boxing champion, which narrates a journey of struggle that inspires generations and embodies pride in identity. The film highlights the growing presence of Arab creators in international productions alongside international stars, confirming that Arab cinema has today become an influential force on the global scene.”