Names: The Red Sea Festival honors prominent figures in world cinema
Advertise The Red Sea International Film Festival honoring a group of Juliette Binoche, Oscar winner, and Rachid Bouchareb, nominated for three Oscars for the film "Glory days"and Sir Michael Caine, who won two Oscars for the film "Dark Knight"director and producer Stanley Tong, and American actress Sigourney Weaver, the heroine of the film "Ellen"
Supporting women’s presence
As part of the festival’s commitment to supporting women’s presence in the film industry, this year the festival is presenting an initiative "Women in the cinematic movement" In partnership with the Kering Foundation, with the participation of Juliette Binoche, in a session with Saudi director Shahad Amin and actress and director Sherine Daibes, to discuss the role of women in the industry and the programs to support women’s talents sponsored by Kering this year.
In another aspect of the festival’s talk show, both Stanley Tong and Sigourney Weaver participate among the main speakers in dialogue sessions that showcase their professional experiences, creative visions, and inspiring moments in the world. Cinema.
Symbols that influenced the cinematic scene
In the context of announcing the honors, the CEO of the Red Sea Film Foundation, Faisal Beltoyour, confirmed that the honorees represent prominent symbols in world cinema, and have influential imprints that have influenced the scene across generations.
He explained that honoring them in the fifth edition reflects the festival’s appreciation for their contributions, and provides an inspiring platform that enhances knowledge and the presence of filmmakers in the region.
The Executive Director of the Red Sea Film Festival confirmed, Shivani Pandaya Malhotra, said that the festival’s partnership with Kering is part of an initiative "Women in the cinematic movement" It reflects the organization’s commitment to empowering female creators, noting that it has supported more than 400 women since its founding, and that the partnership confirms the continued enhancement of opportunities for women in the cinematic sector.
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