Closing of the Red Sea Film Festival…and a coronation "Lost land" and"Greece" and"migration"

Remove The Red Sea International Film Festival brought the curtain down on its fifth exceptional session for the year 2025 in Jeddah, crowning the Japanese film “A Lost Land” with the grand “Golden Yusr” award worth $100,000, in a magical night of cinema.

The conclusion witnessed honoring the legends of world cinema, Anthony Hopkins and Idris Elba, and celebrated Saudi and Arab achievements in the presence of an elite group of the world’s brightest stars.

The director clinched the Akio Fujimoto The most expensive festival award was for his film “A Lost Land,” topping the podium at the conclusion of a cinema marathon in which filmmakers from various continents of the world competed before a high-level international jury.

The “Silver Yusr” award, worth $30,000, went to director Sherine Daibes for her film “What Remains of You,” in a new confirmation of the strength of the female presence in Arab and international cinema and its ability to raise humanitarian issues. Influential.

It was recorded Saudi cinema had a remarkable and strong presence, as director Shahad Amin was crowned with the jury award worth $10,000 for her film “Migration,” which also succeeded in stealing the hearts of viewers to win the audience award for best Saudi film sponsored by “Al-Ula Film.”

The film “Jonah” dominated the awards for performance and directing, as its hero, George Khabbaz, won the “Al-Yusr” award for best actor, while its director, Amir Fakhr Al-Din, won the best director award and its value. $10,000, in appreciation for his distinguished directorial vision.

Actress Seo Soo caught the spotlight by winning the “Al Yusr” Award for Best Actress for her role in the movie “The World of Love,” while writer Cyril Aris won the Best Screenplay Award for the movie “Stars of Hope and Pain,” worth $10,000.

The jury awarded the “Al Yusr” Award for Best Cinematic Achievement to director Zhang Zongchen for his movie “Sounds of the Night,” in honor of the unique visual language and techniques. The innovative artistry presented by the work.

In the short films category, director Saeed Zagha won the “Golden Yusr” award worth $25,000 for his film “Endangered,” while the silver went to director Karim El-Din Al-Alfy for his film “Empty Lands.”

The documentary “V-I: In Motion” by director Juliette Binoche won the “Al-Sharq Award for Best Documentary,” while the Audience Award for Best International Film went to “Cologne” by director Mohamed Siam, which reflects the audience’s taste. Miscellaneous.

The ceremony witnessed historic moments by honoring the icons of cinema, as Sir Anthony Hopkins received the “Honorary Yusra” award from the star Yousra, and the star Idris Elba received his honor from the international actor Salman Khan, in appreciation of their distinguished careers.

The festival honored the international director Darren Aronofsky with an honorary award presented to him by the Saudi director Ali Al-Kalthami, and it also celebrated Daughter of the Earth, the director and actress Ahd Kamel, who received her honor from the star Shailene Woodley in the middle. Warm applause.

The selection taste was formed by a jury headed by Sean Baker for feature films, which included stars such as Riz Ahmed and Nadine Labaki, while the short films committee evaluated the works with the vision of creators such as Darren Salam and producer Kim Magnuson.