Emily Blunt Praises Cinema Diversity as Red Sea Fest Kicks Off: “We Have So Many Stories to Tell”
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Etan Vlessing
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Global stars gather in Saudi Arabia for the Red Sea International Film Festival's glamorous opening, celebrating diversity and cultural transformation in cinema.
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- Emily Blunt and Bollywood icon Aamir Khan received the prestigious Red Sea Honoree Award for their contributions to international film, with Blunt praising the festival's mission to tell diverse stories and connect cultures.
- Vin Diesel, co-star Michelle Rodriguez, and Egyptian actress Mona Zaki were also honored at the opening gala, reflecting the festival's goal of showcasing global talent and cementing Saudi Arabia's place on the international film scene.
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Emily Blunt, Michelle Yeoh, Cynthia Erivo, Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Karim Shenawi, Eva Longoria, Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Michelle Rodriguez, Spike Lee, Will Smith, Vin Diesel, Khaled Yeslam, Daniel Dae Kim, Johnny Depp, Minnie Driver, Mona Zaki, Red Sea International Film Festival, Imax, Muvi Cinemas, Netflix, Red Sea Film Foundation, The Tale of Daye's Family, The Voice, I Am Legend