Red Sea International Film Festival

Gulf News Entertainment Editor Manjusha Radhakrishnan is on the ground, bringing you the latest action, red-carpet buzz, celebrity moments, and exclusive premieres as they unfold.

Dakota Johnson talks bold choices at Red Sea Film Fest

Actress opens up on bold choices, growth, & filmmaking at the fifth edition of film fest

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US actress Dakota Johnson arrives for the "Women In Cinema" gala dinner, as part of the fifth edition of the Red Sea Film Festival, in Jeddah on December 5, 2025.

Icon Rekha honoured at Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah

The icon spoke about how films have taught her everything in life about love and more

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Rekha at the fifth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival 2025

How Adrien Brody brought vulnerability to Red Sea Fest

In a compelling master-class in Saudi, Gulf News saw Adrien Brody at his most vulnerable

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US actor Adrien Brody arrives for the opening ceremony of the 5th edition of the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah on December 4, 2025.

Aishwarya Rai, Ana de Armas take charge at Red Sea Fest

Gulf News is on the grounds in Jeddah and here's how women are shaping this year's fest

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Jessica Alba, Jomana Alrashid, Dakota Johnson and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan attend the opening ceremony of the 5th edition of the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on December 4, 2025.

Inside Ana de Armas’ Hollywood journey and James Bond

Hollywood actress spoke about how she said yes to James Bond film without hearing script

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Ana De Armas poses on the red carpet during the opening ceremony of the 5th edition of the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on December 4, 2025.

Diary from starry Red Sea Film Festival opening night

Gulf News is on ground getting you all the inside scoop and red carpet buzz from Jeddah

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Kirsten Dunst, Jomana Alrashid, Dakota Johnson and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan attend the opening ceremony of the 5th edition of the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on December 4, 2025.

Red Sea Festival opens with star power and emotion

Watching Juliette Binoche shed happy tears, Michael Caine getting emotional was gold

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan arrives for the opening of the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on beauty pageants, insecurities

Ahead of Red Sea Film Festival opening, Bollywood icon gives a masterclass on grace

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Indian actress and former beauty queen Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Red Sea Festival diary: Stars, scramble & crazy moments

Gulf News is on grounds to give you inside scoop on the drama that will rival a potboiler

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Andrew Garfield and Shraddha Kapoor at Red Sea International Film Festival in 2024

Stars Ana De Armas, Dakota Johnson head to Red Sea Fest

A galaxy of Hollywood and Bollywood stars will participate in the in-conversation series

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Red Sea International Film Fest in Jeddah to kick off

From Sean Baker to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Saudi Arabia will be a cinematic playground

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Indian actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will spearhead an in-conversation session

Saudi Arabia honours Arab and Bollywood stars at Cannes

On Cannes sidelines, several women stars were spotlighted talent from across Arab world

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The Red Sea Film Foundation hosted the #WomenInCinema Gala, held alongside the 78th Cannes Film Festival. During the event, spotlighted seven women who are fiercely redefining what is possible for future generations of female storytellers: Sarah Taibah, Rungano Nyoni, Jacqueline Fernandez, Gaya Jiji, Engfa Waraha, Elham Ali, and Amina Khalil.