Arab female directors drive change at the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah
Summary
Arab female film directors showcased their influential new works at the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, highlighting stories of Palestinian displacement, women's journeys, and mental health in Arab cinema.
Key Points
- Arab female film directors are changing the narrative landscape of Arab cinema with new and diverse stories.
- Cherien Dabis' film "All That's Left of You" explores Palestinian displacement across generations and won a major award at the festival.
- Saudi filmmaker Shahad Ameen's film "Hijra" won the Yusr Jury Prize, portraying a pilgrimage journey of women in Saudi Arabia.
- Directors Amira Diab and Zain Duraie focus on women's voices and social issues, addressing emotional and mental health themes in their films.
