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Dubai: From the stunning white Zuhair Murad gown to the bold styling of the Lebanese fashion brand Monot, models from all over the world paid tribute to Middle Eastern designers at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah.
American-Brazilian model Alexandra Ambrosio (Alessandra Ambrosio) took time out of his busy schedule to participate in the city’s winter celebrations and shared photos and video clips of the F1 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix on Instagram , And then let her have 10.6 million followers on Instagram. Red carpet makeup routine.
Then, she posted a short video on Instagram Stories, demonstrating her kingly style-it was designed by Lebanese idol Zuhair Murad.
The all-white appearance is characterized by a see-through cut at the waist and hip high slits, and the torso and shoulders are decorated with gem-set details.
At the same time, on Monday night, South African model Candice Swanepoel (Candice Swanepoel) dressed in Mono's all-white look and brought her A-game to the red carpet.
This tight-fitting dress is characterized by a dramatic asymmetrical train.
Portuguese model Sara Sampaio chose an eye-catching black Zuhair Murad gown with silver accents on the entire length of the dress, while the Saudi-Pakistan-Lithuania-Australian beauty Shanina Shaik also showed a striking black figure. Once it was Monot.
London: If a story woke up Hany Abu-Assad in the middle of the night, it might be worth telling. The Golden Globe and Oscar-nominated director recalled that he woke up at 4 in the morning and wrote down what would become the "Huda Salon" in the next four hours-a nervous spy drama. It will open at the Red Sea International Film Festival in 2019. December 6-After talking with his wife and long-time production partner Amira Diab.
"I have heard the story of a salon that recruited Palestinian girls to serve as agents of the occupying power, put them in a shameful situation and blackmailed them," Abu-Assad told Arab News.
"It appeared in the newspaper and I was shocked by it. It stayed in my mind. Two years ago, my wife wanted to explore something about Palestinian women. I told her about this idea," he recalled . "She asked me what the story was, and I don't know. So, we slept on it. Then I woke up at 4 in the morning and started writing. By night, my head must have been working hard."
"Huda’s Salon" is a tense, role-driven story. Rem is a young mother. She went to a company in Bethlehem to get a haircut, but was trapped by the owner of the salon, Huda, unless she agreed to do this. Profession as a spy. At the same time, Abu-Assad's film focuses on Hassan's interrogation of Huda, and Hassan begins to understand the seriousness of the impossible situation faced by a woman who is also trapped by the shame of past behavior.
Abu-Assad is a director who is also good at making documentaries, biographies, and novel films, but he explained that "Huda's Salon" can only be produced as a story.
"A documentary is impossible. I don't think the victims will want to talk to me because if they do, they will still face trouble. And, to be sure, the Secret Service will not talk about it," he explained . "In fact, 15 or 20 years ago, the only victim who came forward wrote a letter and committed suicide. So, fictional stories are the only way out.
"But the way I made this movie is like a documentary," he continued. "Most of the scenes are in one shot, and the audience feels they are trapped in the same time and place as the characters. We walk with the characters and sit with them. When there is no editing, you will live with them at the same time, every second Seconds. You are almost their mirror. And it was also taken with a handheld device, which adds to the impression."
In order to accomplish such a feat, Abu-Assad needs actors he can trust to control the scene. These actors can push the storyline for the audience to follow. To this end, the director wrote parts for the actors he had previously worked with: Maisa Abd Elhadi (Reem), Manal Awad (Huda) and Ali Suliman (Hasan).
He explained: "I called them after I finished telling the story, but before I started writing the script." "I told them the idea, unless they participated, I would not write it-especially Maisa, Because she needs to be vulnerable, not only physically but also emotionally. You need brave actors to do this."
The close-ups of this movie are usually claustrophobic in nature, which is in contrast to Abu-Assad’s previous film, "Between Us" starring Idris Elba and Kate Winslet in 2017. "The Mountain"-completely different. But this is in line with his commitment to choose to challenge and frighten his project.
"That's why I like it. I can't complete this job without challenges. It's hard, but I've been challenging myself, going to extremes, and discovering new things. I don't want to make the previous movie "Heaven Now" or "Omar". I have to come up with something new, I may fail, but at least I will learn."
"Huda's Salon" is new, challenging and scary for Abu Assad.
"Shooting the whole movie in two locations, three characters, almost always in one shot, using a handheld device — which I’ve never done before — is certainly a learning process. You don’t know if it will It works, whether a shot is good for the story or the character," he said. "But other than that, you work on the autopilot. You know what will happen, because you have done it before, and you know what mistakes you made, so you won't do it again. It becomes very boring."
Abu-Assad's next goal—and part of his reason for participating in the Red Sea International Film Festival—is to continue to challenge himself and learn.
"For the past eight years, I have been working with my wife and we are very happy to explore our work in the Arab world, Saudi Arabia and Egypt to expand our borders outside Palestine. We have a few ideas and we want to work with Producers in the Arab world explore together. I can’t wait.”
Jeddah: With more than 130 films to be screened at the Red Sea International Film Festival, the mission of VOX Cinemas is to support and promote local films to the best of its ability.
The Red Sea International Film Festival kicked off on December 6th in Al-Balad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Jeddah. It will work with VOX Cinemas and other companies and will last until December 15.
VOX Cinemas will screen 138 feature films and short films from 67 countries in 34 languages. The content is produced by mature and emerging talents, and many movies have fans, film lovers, filmmakers and actors in attendance.
A new series of Saudi films-27 of which are from exciting Saudi filmmakers-will be screened alongside the best contemporary international films.
"We are proud to be a partner of this film festival, especially because this is the first international Red Sea Film Festival to be held in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia," Toni El Massih, managing director of VOX Cinemas, told Arab News.
He said that RSIFF is a major breakthrough for the entire industry, exhibitors, distributors and manufacturers. "This platform will help future filmmakers and storytellers know that this country is so rich and rich in culture and storytelling. This is the exact platform that talents need to reach out and showcase their projects," he added.
VOX Cinemas will screen 138 feature films and short films from 67 countries in 34 languages. The content is produced by mature and emerging talents, and many movies have fans, film lovers, filmmakers and actors in attendance.
While visiting the main VOX cinema site built by Al-Balad for the screening of RSIFF movies, Arab News interviewed Mohamed Al-Hashemi, the head of Majid Al Futtaim in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He said: “The Red Sea Film Festival is a statement to the Kingdom. There were no cinemas before April 2018, but customers enjoyed this experience as soon as they opened.
"As life gradually returns to normal after the COVID-19 epidemic, the Red Sea Film Festival is a statement from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the world that Saudi Arabia will become a local content production, demand for international content, and most importantly, demand for exhibitions. So, when it comes to the best that can be provided to consumers."
VOX Cinemas has cinemas in 15 locations in more than 6 cities in Saudi Arabia and operates 154 screens in Saudi Arabia. "In terms of the number of sites and the number of screens, we are considered the largest movie theater exhibitor in the kingdom," Al-Hashemi said.
Why is the number of screens so important?
"The screen is basically the only platform where people can show local content producers on the big screen. With more big screens, more local content will be produced for local and regional markets. I hope that Saudi Arabia can also enter the international market. "Al-Hashemi said.
"RSIFF is a place where the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia can act as a local content producer, where we can show the folding and untold stories of this beautiful company to customers in Saudi Arabia," he added.
On December 6, at the first red carpet event, VOX Cinemas announced an ambitious plan to cultivate local talents and show untold stories on the big screen.
A plan was drawn up to promote regional film production and develop 25 Arab films in the next five years.
El Massih said that many of these films will come from Saudi Arabia, with Saudi talents as directors, producers and actors. There will also be movies from the United Arab Emirates and Egypt.
When talking about the genre of future movies, he said: "The genre we pay attention to, and the one that has proven the most effective is comedy. This is the type of movie we will work on."
As part of this plan, VOX Cinemas will continue to support the next generation of local content developers and provide resources for emerging filmmakers to bring their scripts to the screen.
"This platform will search and find talent. The same will happen later in other festivals in the UAE and the region.
"So, we will start to form a team, build a screening room and a screenwriter room, to bring together stories from each different region, and then we will continue to advance, and then make the necessary movies that we will see in the big market. . The screen," El Massih said.
"Since 1999, Majid Al Futtaim has been very active in the area, starting with the exhibition, and then elevating our activities to film distribution, and more recently film production."
He added that being a major contributor and partner of RSIFF is “huge” and said that such an opportunity will support emerging talent.
El Massih said: "This is the perfect platform for us to participate and find emerging talents and filmmakers to join."
Jeddah: The star-studded red carpet on the opening night of the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah showcased the Who's Who of local and international talents.
At the opening ceremony on Monday, three women won awards for their contributions to the film: French veteran actress Catherine Deneuve, Saudi film director Haifa Mansour and Egyptian actress Laila Eloy. When receiving the award, 78-year-old Deneuve said: “I am very happy and proud to be here tonight and to be invited to participate in the first Red Sea International Film Festival.” The award-winning actor made his debut in 1957. Starred in movies, played a small role in Andre Hunebelle's "Les Collegiennes", and appeared in movies such as "Exclusion" and "Beautiful Woman" in the following decades , Won international acclaim. "Eight Women", "Dancers in the Dark" and "Indochina".
She added: "It is always an honor for your work to be recognized by the film industry." "I am especially grateful for this honor and the opportunity to participate in this larger celebration of women's contributions to film.
"I hope my work can help inspire young women to plan their careers in this industry. I hope that this recognition of women's overall contribution to the film industry will continue to emphasize the importance of having strong women before and after the film."
• The film festival celebrates the role of women in the film industry and awards two outstanding regional talents in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to film.
• The Red Sea International Film Festival will last until December 15. It will show 138 films from 67 countries in 34 languages.
The film festival celebrates the role of women in the film industry and awards two outstanding regional talents in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to film. In 2012, Saudi Arabia's first female director, Al Mansur, won multiple international awards for her debut "Wajda", and the 59-year-old Egyptian actor Elui starred in more than 70 films.
The opening ceremony also received the honor of Jack Lang, director of the Arab World Institute and long-term supporter of art and culture. "I am personally impressed with this beautiful young Saudi film and its inspiring director," the former French Minister of Culture Lang told the festival audience, adding: "Long live the Red Sea International Film Festival, it will become the most important film festival. One of the best film festivals in the world.
"Dear Saudi friends, we admire your work, we admire your dedication to culture and art. We love you." In a recent interview with Arab News French, Lang was the main support for cultural exchanges through various forms of art. He said: “People all over the world have no idea to what extent Saudi Arabia has experienced a real cultural revolution. All fields, such as art, film, theater, literature, painting, sculpture, music.” He also told the Saudi authorities In particular, the Saudi Minister of Culture, Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, expressed his “very admiration” for his work in the kingdom. The Red Sea International Film Festival will last until December 15. It will show 138 films from 67 countries in 34 languages.
Jeddah: The opening exhibition at the new Hayy Jameel multidisciplinary art complex in Jeddah explored how the food we eat is related to ecology, personal and collective memories, and specific times and places. Program-Staple Food: What's on your plate? — Exhibiting works by artists not only from the Kingdom, but also from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Germany, Thailand, India, Spain, Lebanon, the Russian Federation, the UAE and Bangladesh, reflecting the diverse population of Jeddah. “Staple is an international exhibition that represents the history of Jeddah,” said Rahul Gudipudi, curator of the Art Jameel exhibition that established the center. "Jeddah is a port city with a truly diverse community after centuries of trade, cultural exchanges and pilgrimages. In many ways, this exhibition reflects the dialogue between Jeddah and the world over the centuries." The Delfina Foundation co-organized this show, which raises very simple but pressing questions, such as how our food choices affect the world and our society," Gudipdi told Arab News.
On the second floor, the work of Indian artist Sancintya Mohini Simpson is a life-size corrugated iron structure, and the soft singing of Indian women can be heard. Titled "Jahajin", it recalls the house where indentured female workers were brought from India to Natal (now KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa) to work on sugarcane plantations in the early 20th century. When guests enter the building, they can smell the tempting mixture of spices, cardamom and earth, while listening to the lady’s charming voice singing the Bhujpuri folk song of Mother Simpson. Inside is a movie showing seemingly endless plantations. Simpson uses her work to reflect on the experiences of her mother's ancestors and the stories she discovered through her archive research of female plantation workers.
The exhibition not only displays the works of artists from the Kingdom, but also displays the works of artists from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Germany, Thailand, India, Spain, Lebanon, Russian Federation, UAE and Bangladesh, reflecting the diverse population of Jeddah .
As Simpson's work shows, gender issues permeate all aspects of agriculture. According to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, women account for 47% of the people engaged in agriculture. "Africa Empty Europe" (2021) is an image of a group of human heads and a whole body, which looks like bronze at first glance. After careful inspection, we found that they are made of chocolate. These sculptures are the work of Cercle d'art des travailleurs deplantation Congolaise, an art group based in Lusanga, Democratic Republic of Congo, composed of former palm oil and plantation workers. Since they cannot live on the wages they earn from their work, they use materials from Cocoa to create their artworks. The works they create are produced in a collaborative environment, and the materials are used to recall and cover the exploitative economy of global trade.
CATPC proposed a new model. In the West, we see how plantation workers have traditionally funded the art world through donations, but here, art is funding a new form of post-plantation trade, the group reinvests the profits from art sales in the Congo The democratic republic’s own agricultural production. Works such as this prompt people to reflect on the global trade and colonialism that have caused the world’s current dilemma for centuries. On the ground floor of the center, more colorful works come into view, the most famous of which is the installation work of the Saudi design studio Bricklab and Misht Studio called "Absent Dinner" (2021). The large mixed media installation consists of 100% cotton muslin suspended from the ceiling, colored with dyes made from turmeric, galangal, nutmeg and fennel seeds. Brightly colored castings cooked in Jawi script from South and West Asia stand on a series of white winding pedestals. A simple meal, Akil Jawi, proved to be seamlessly integrated into the Hejazi community. Today, artists say that the diversity of Hejazi society is increasingly marginalized due to globalization. This diversity can be traced back hundreds of years, because workers from Africa, Java, Central Asia, and South Asia settled in the center of Hanzhi for trade, education, and religion, and their cultural influence can still be found in these areas today.
Nearby is a multimedia work by Saudi artist Mohammed Alfraji. His Jasb'Al'aesh (2021) was projected on the tree trunk fragments found. Alfraji explored the eating habits of the Al-Ahsa region in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia, which is known for its rich agricultural resources. His poetic video installation shows the various eating habits of the region, from cooking, planting and planting to agricultural policies, and the connection between food and family heritage.
Dubai: Saudi Arabia's MDLBEAST announced on Tuesday the lineup of Arab pop stars that will perform at its music festival SOUNDSTORM.
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11 singers will be on stage at the four-day music festival in Riyadh from December 16th to 19th.
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Elissa, Majid Al-Mohandis, Rashid Al-Majid and Mohamed Hamaki will perform on December 16, while Asala, Balqees and Myriam Fares will perform for fans on December 17.
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On the third day, Tamer Hosny and Wael Kfoury will perform, while Amr Diab and Nancy Ajram will end the event.
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"SOUNDSTORM 21 will bring together more than 200 artists, who are tailored to the tastes of all those attending the festival," said Talal Albahiti, MDLBEAST COO and Head of Talent Booking and Events. "For fans who are eager to experience the unique fusion of electronic dance music global headlines and the most popular artists in the Arab world, the announcement of this extraordinary lineup of Arab pop stars is an exciting time."