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Iconic Actors to be Honoured at Festival’s Opening Night Ceremony and Join In Conversation With Strand The Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) has revealed two internationally renowned actors being celebrated as Red Sea Honourees at the festival’s opening ceremony for its fourth edition, running in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from December 5th – 14th 2024. Award-winning Indian Cinema icon Aamir Khan (Dangal) and Academy Award nominee Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer) will be spot-lit on the opening night, alongside previously announced honouree Mona Zaki (Flight 404, Abserb: The Squadron), in recognition of their illustrious careers and lasting impact on…

UAE National Day; A Festive Tribute of the unification of seven states and a dazzling annual show throughout the Emirates. On the 2nd of December every year, UAE National Day also known as Eid-al-Etihad is celebrated with grandeur, gaiety and patriotic fervour throughout the country. The day actually marks the fateful day when the United Arab Emirates achieved freedom from British rule. To honour the historical prestige of the event and the country’s founding fathers, UAE is adorned with colours and festivities on that day. UAE National Day celebrations feature…

SIX NEW FESTIVAL FAVOURITES, INCLUDING THE WORLD PREMIERE OF THE LAST RONIN, ADDED TO FESTIVAL PROGRAMME The Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) has unveiled an exciting addition to its International Spectacular programme: LUMIÈRE: LE CINEMA by Thierry Frémaux, Director of the Lumière Institute in Lyon and General Delegate of the Festival de Cannes. This stunning sequel to LUMIÈRE! THE ADVENTURE BEGINS, which premiered at the festival’s inaugural edition, delves into the birth of cinema, offering a treasure trove of over 100 newly restored films. A must-see for cinema lovers,…

On day two of SITFY, chaired by director Mazen El-Gharabawy, 4 theatrical shows from Egypt, Libya and the UAE will be presented. As for the Children Theater competition, the first show “Don Quixote”, written by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra and directed by Mahmoud Grazi, will be presented at the open-air theater of the Cultural Palace at 4:30 PM. At 5:30 PM, “Hunting” show from the UAE, written and directed by Mohanad Karim, will be presented at the main theater of Sharm El-Sheikh Cultural Palace. At 7:00 PM, “Kharaf” show from…

Danis Tanović, the esteemed President of the International Competition Jury at the Cairo International Film Festival, captivated attendees with a remarkable piano performance. Festival President Hussein Fahmy was among those who enjoyed this special moment. Born in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tanović is a celebrated filmmaker known for his 2001 film No Man’s Land, which earned an Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film. Over his career, he has received numerous prestigious accolades, including the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at the Berlin International Film Festival for…

Omani women are a pioneering example of successful models in various fields, and their excellence did not come out of a vacuum, but by believing in their giving and their ability to contribute to building the present and future of their homeland, the Sultanate of Oman, crowned by the constant support of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq. His Majesty emphasised the pivotal role of women in building society and continuing development, and His Majesty issued high directives to enhance the status of Omani women, and ensure their empowerment in…