Red Sea International Film Festival On Wednesday, at the fourth edition of the event in December, the casts of the New Vision and Series series, which included new Saudi voices Vatican, were announced. Zorro series with Artist star Jean DujardinA British historian, an in-depth look at Turkish telenovela series, and many works of art. “This year, for the first time, Saudi works have been selected at New Vision, underlining the vibrant evolution of local and regional cinema; In the series, exciting new voices from the small screen come to the fore with four new films. international television shows,” the organizers emphasized.

The 2024 edition of RSIFF will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, between 5-14 December. star-studded 2023 festival.

Red Sea: Four of the five films in the New Vision series are Saudi films. “Saudi voices are at the forefront this year alongside a wide range of international films and series, highlighting the Kingdom’s cultural renaissance while highlighting global creativity and innovation,” organizers said.

Saudi writings An artist from Jeddah; A Saudi artist’s relationship with Italian and Vatican art; The artistic legacy of the Roshans includes wooden facades that are architectural landmarks in Mecca, Jeddah and Medina of Saudi Arabia; and the Layan Cultural Foundation’s mission to preserve the country’s heritage for future generations.

Meanwhile, an international co-production in the program is described as “a documentary that jumps between nostalgia and ambition, in which the track becomes a metaphor for resilience in the face of an uncertain future.”

Antoine Khalife, director of Arab programs and film classics at the festival, said: “Saudi Arabia’s vibrant arts scene beats at the heart of many films and captures the energy, creativity and ambition of its artists.” “With their passionate brushstrokes and boldly visionary sculptures, Saudi directors bring to life the stories of the painters, sculptors and other creators who shaped the country’s artistic landscape and invite us to see the world through their eyes. We have a special love for the New Vision section, which rewards groundbreaking directors whose films dance between documentary and fiction. “These films address real lives with a human touch and offer fresh and thought-provoking perspectives.”

Meanwhile, the Red Sea Series schedule will feature four new international TV shows “focusing on a variety of genres, including horror and adventure”, organizers said.

“This year’s selection highlights that television is a great long-form way to tell history and convey episodic stories,” said Kaleem Aftab, RSIFF’s director of international programming. “Just like cinema, television embraces all formats and genres, especially horror. “This is a viewer-led revolution in storytelling, and this year’s selection includes exciting documentaries, ghost stories and glamorous adventures.”

TV series include Jean Baptiste Saurel’s Zorrotakes viewers back to early 19th century Los Angeles and Lost Worlds: Nabataeans with Bettany HughesThe British historian dives into the history of the Nabataeans, an ancient Arab people.

Check out the full series of RSIFF’s New Vision and Series series below.

Red Sea: New Vision

ALROSHANDirected by Mohammed Ous
Saudi Arabia
An in-depth look at the long history of Roshan, the traditional carved wooden screens that protect Saudi windows from the desert sun.

KEMOKAZIDirected by Abdulrahman Batawie
Saudi Arabia
Jeddah artist Kemokazi struggles—sometimes literally—with his purpose as an artist.

OSMAN IN VATICANDirected by Yasir Bin Ghanem
Saudi Arabia
Internationally respected Saudi artist Othman Al-Khozaim reflects his lifelong relationship with the artistic spirit of Italy.

WHEN THE LIGHT SHINEDirected by Ryan Al Bishri
Saudi Arabia
The enthusiasm and deep knowledge of Saudi prince HH Prince Faisal bin Abdullah led to the formation of the Layan Cultural Foundation, which preserves Saudi’s art history for the future.

YALLA TRACKDirected by Areeb Zuaiter
Sweden, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia
Areeb searches for a moment that will strengthen his sense of belonging and encounters parkour athlete Ahmad in Gaza. Their journey intertwines conflicting desires as nostalgia meets ambition and the weight of the past confronts an uncertain future.

Red Sea: The Series

GHOST TRAINDirected by Se-Woong Tak
South Korea
Wanting more followers, a YouTube creator searches for ghosts in a Korean subway station full of spooky stories.

LOST WORLDS WITH BETTANY HUGHES: THE NABATATANSDirected by Jim Greyer
UK, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Greece and Jordan
Bettany Hughes embarks on a fascinating journey to rediscover the history of the Nabataeans, starting from AlUla in Saudi Arabia.

TALES ON THE SHORES OF THE BOSPHORUSDirected by Zeina Sfeir, idea and research by Bissan Tay
Lebanon, Egypt, Türkiye
In just 10 years, Turkish “telenovela” series have become a rapidly growing industry and have been exported to many parts of the world. What is the secret of this success?

ZORRODirected by Jean Baptiste Saurel
Belgium, France
When he becomes mayor of Los Angeles, Don Diego de la Vega is forced to bring back his alter ego, Zorro, to save the town. Starring Jean Dujardin.