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Red Sea Puts a Spotlight on Bold Films From Middle East, North Africa

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Story by Leo Barraclough
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The Red Sea Film Festival shines a spotlight on bold, genre-bending Middle Eastern and North African independent films making waves globally.
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  • Egyptian thriller 'Flight 404' has grossed over $4 million in Saudi Arabia, proving the commercial appeal of Arab indie films.
  • Antoine Khalife, the festival's Arab programs director, sees a modern, resurgent spirit in recent Middle Eastern and North African cinema finding success on the festival circuit.
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Antoine Khalife, Red Sea Film Festival, Flight 404
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