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Red Sea Puts a Spotlight on Bold Films From Middle East, North Africa
VarietyStory by Leo Barraclough
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Middle Eastern cinema takes flight as Red Sea Film Fest shines a spotlight on bold, box office-busting films from the region.
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- Egyptian thriller 'Flight 404' has grossed over $4 million in Saudi Arabia, proving there's a growing appetite for gutsy local stories in the Middle East.
- Red Sea Film Fest director Antoine Khalife says the festival is championing a 'modern spirit' in Arab independent films, which are enjoying a resurgence in festival and commercial success.
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Antoine Khalife, Red Sea Film Festival, Flight 404