{"id":46291,"date":"2024-11-11T14:07:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T14:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redseafilmfest.com\/?post_type=press&p=46291"},"modified":"2024-11-11T16:08:59","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T16:08:59","slug":"the-red-sea-international-film-festival-reveals-2024-international-spectacular-programme","status":"publish","type":"press","link":"https:\/\/redseafilmfest.com\/en\/press\/the-red-sea-international-film-festival-reveals-2024-international-spectacular-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"The Red Sea International Film Festival Reveals 2024 International Spectacular Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

11 Blockbuster Films Selected for the Festival\u2019s Fourth Edition, Including MARIA<\/em>, WE LIVE IN TIME<\/em>, NAPOLI \u2013 NEW YORK<\/em> and K-POPS!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) has selected 11 films for its International Spectacular strand, which will be screened at the fourth edition of the RSIFF running in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from December 5th<\/sup> – 14th<\/sup> 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The International Spectacular programme showcases some of the most highly anticipated and talked about films of the year, screened for the first time in the Arab world. Highlights include the international premiere of period drama NAPOLI \u2013 NEW YORK<\/em> directed by Academy Award\u00ae-winner Gabriele Salvatores based on a story idea from Federco Fellini. Pablo Larra\u00edn\u2019s MARIA<\/em> starring Academy Award\u00ae-winner Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas, and romantic dramedy WE LIVE IN TIME<\/em>, starring Academy Award\u00ae-nominees Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh will premiere at the Festival\u2019s fantastic new location in Al-Balad. The festival will see the first Arab screening of KRAVEN THE HUNTER, a visceral, action-packed origin story of one of Marvel’s most iconic villains from acclaimed director J.C. Chandor, with the story by Richard Wenk and screenplay by Wenk and Art Marcum & Matt Holloway and stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Russell Crowe<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The International Spectacular slate spotlights thought-provoking documentaries, groundbreaking narratives, and experimental films that push the boundaries of traditional cinema and narratives from an eclectic mix of cultures and backgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program includes Mark Gill\u2019s RAVENS<\/em>, starring Shogun<\/em> star Tadanobu Asano, an exploration of the love story between legendary Japanese photographer Masahisa Fukase and his wife Yoko; and Santiago Maza\u2019s powerful documentary STATE OF SILENCE<\/em>, produced by Diego Luna and Gael Garcia Bernal, which tracks the treacherous journey of four journalists fighting to publish the truth about systematic corruption in Mexico. Also screening is Canadian director R.T. Thorne\u2019s 40 ACRES<\/em>, telling the post-apocalyptic story of a Black family of farmers from American Civil War migrants defending their homestead against cannibals; from France, MONSIEUR AZNAVOUR<\/em>, a biopic of the life of French-Armenian singer Charles Aznavour; and eight-time Grammy winner Anderson .Paak\u2019s directorial debut K-POPS!<\/em>, a family comedy that merges hip-hop and K-Pop cultures and genres. Fans of music will also be able to revel in the documentary about the famous song MY WAY.  For family and children, A SUDDEN CASE OF CHRISTMAS sees Danny DeVito bring some seasonal joy to a summer in the Dolomites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kaleem Aftab, Director of International Programming, says: \u201cOur International Spectacular slate includes films from some of the most talented and globally renowned filmmakers and actors \u2013 from NAPOLI \u2013 NEW YORK<\/em>, which realises an unfinished Federico Fellini treatment, to R.T. Thorne\u2019s feature debut 40 ACRES<\/em> which uses the dystopian thriller to explore the experiences of Black and Indigenous people in America. We\u2019re especially proud that the section has films that will delight all audiences, whether they are fans of documentaries, musicals, drama or family entertainment. There is something for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fourth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival will run in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from December 5th<\/sup> – 14th<\/sup> 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Red Sea International Film Festival – International Spectacular:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

40 ACRES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

R.T. Thorne (Canada)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With civil war brewing, a Black military veteran and her indigenous partner are determined to protect their farm and their children against everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A SUDDEN CASE OF CHRISTMAS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peter Chelsom (Italy)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As long as there’s love, there’s Christmas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

K-POPS!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anderson .Paak (USA)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a long way to the top of the K-Pops chart when you want to rock \u2019n\u2019 roll as a reunited father and son discover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KRAVEN THE HUNTER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.C. Chandor (USA)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kraven, a man whose complex relationship with his ruthless father, Nikolai Kravinoff, starts him down a path of vengeance with brutal consequences, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world, but also one of its most feared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MARIA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pablo Larra\u00edn (Italy, Germany, USA)<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Angelina Jolie commands the screen as the peerless opera diva Maria Callas in this imaginative account of her final days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MONSIEUR AZNAVOUR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mehdi Idir, Fabien Marsaud (France)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tahir Rahim gives a stand-out performance as the legendary singer Charles Aznavour, who struggled from an impoverished childhood to become a household name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MY WAY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thierry Teston, Lisa Azuelos (France, USA)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The story of a song that, over 50 years and in dozens of versions, has become an international anthem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NAPOLI – NEW YORK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gabriele Salvatores (Italy)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the post-war period two kids, Carmine and Celestina, secretly board a ship bound for New York, a city they will learn to call home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RAVENS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark Gill (France, Japan, Spain, Belgium)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An exploration of Japanese photographer Masahisa Fukase\u2019s tumultuous, tragic relationship with his second wife, Yoko, and his personal demons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STATE OF SILENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Santiago Maza (Mexico)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Four Mexican journalists who risk their lives to do their jobs \u2013 holding the powerful to account \u2013 testify to the urgency of a free press.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WE LIVE IN TIME<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

John Crowley (France, UK)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An up-and-coming chef and a recent divorc\u00e9e find their lives forever changed when a chance encounter brings them together, in a decade-spanning, deeply moving romance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

11 Blockbuster Films Selected for the Festival\u2019s Fourth Edition, Including MARIA, WE LIVE IN TIME, NAPOLI \u2013 NEW YORK and K-POPS! The Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) has selected 11 films for its International Spectacular strand, which will be screened at the fourth edition of the RSIFF running in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from December […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":46292,"template":"","class_list":["post-46291","press","type-press","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/redseafilmfest.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press\/46291","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/redseafilmfest.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/redseafilmfest.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/press"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/redseafilmfest.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/46292"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/redseafilmfest.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46291"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}