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Beach, Bedouins, and Infertility: Red Sea Film Fest Unveils Arab Spectacular Section Lineup
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Georg Szalai
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From Saudi Arabia to Algeria, the Red Sea Film Festival showcases a diverse lineup of Arab films exploring identity, resilience, and the complexities of modern life.
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- The Arab Spectacular section features a Saudi film about a Bedouin family facing isolation and an infectious disease in the desert, highlighting the region's rich cinematic narratives.
- An Algerian film follows a family's attempt to secure the perfect beachfront spot, while a Saudi-Egyptian co-production follows a couple from rural Egypt who immigrate to New York in search of a cure for their infertility.
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Omar Bakry, Merzak Allouache, Abdulaziz Alshlahei, Abdulaziz Almuzaini, Ahd Kamel, Red Sea Film Festival (RSIFF), Algeria, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Abdo & Saneya, Front Row, Hobald, Lail Nahar, My Driver and I