Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)- The Red Sea Film Festival continues its activities in its third session, which has made the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia one of the main places to bring together the most important filmmakers and stars of the seventh art from different parts of the world.

This year, the festival celebrates cinema in Saudi Arabia with the slogan “Your Story, Your Festival” with the participation of Arab and international cinematographic works.

The third session, which will be held from November 30 to December 8, will showcase more than 64 films, including 36 feature and short films, 11 films in the “Arab Masterpieces” category and fiction, documentaries and 17 films from Saudi Arabia. Animation from all over Asia, Africa and the Arab world in one competition. Red Sea.

The festival will see the world premieres of “After Waiting for the Rain”, a children’s fairy tale set in Kenya, and “Goblin Marathi”, a classic Egyptian film restored with the latest technologies by the Red Sea Film Institute, directed by Fateen Abdel. In 1986 he starred in Wahab and Egyptian Icon. Premieres for the Shadia, Middle East and North Africa region include “Selim” (Jordan) and “Crossing the Bridge: The Voice of Istanbul.”

Artists who walked the red carpet at the start of the ceremony included Will Smith, Johnny Depp and Sharon Stone from the US, Fathi Akin from Germany, Sofia Vergara from Colombia, Nabila Obaid and Lebleba from Egypt, Adel Karam and Nicolas Mouwat. from Lebanon, and Ghusay Qawli from Syria.

Saudi actor Abdullah Al-Satan, German actress Diane Kruger and Indian actor Ranveer Singh were honored at the ceremony.

The festival also dedicates a section to highlight local filmmakers titled “New Saudi Cinema,” and includes documentaries and feature films that reflect aspects of the promising film industry in the region.

At the start, the festival screened the Saudi movie “Hawjan” directed by Yasser Al-Yasiri starring Noor Al-Qadra, Bara Alam, Nayef Al-Tafiri, Al-Anood Saud, Mohsen Mansour and Shaima Al-Tayeb. It is adapted from a novel of the same title by Ibrahim Abbas.

“Hawjan” is a Saudi fantasy and romantic film. It tells the story of a genie who lives among humans in the city of Jeddah and goes on adventures and journeys to confront evil and reclaim his rights, trying to maintain a balance between his world and his life among humans. Then a love affair arises. Between him and a girl named Sawsan who is studying in medical college.

Jumana Al-Rashed, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Red Sea Film Festival Foundation, said, “The Saudi film industry has become the fastest growing film industry in the region as movie ticket revenues have doubled since the corona virus outbreak subsided. Achievement levels comparable to those in more established countries.”

In conjunction with the festival, the “Red Sea Market” will take place from the second to the fifth of December and is a platform dedicated to discovering the best and latest products and projects of the Arab and African film market. It is an attractive destination for distributors, festival programmers and producers.

Celebrating female voices in the film industry, highlighting their achievements in front of and behind the camera and showcasing their efforts in shaping cinema, the festival is celebrating its fifth year honoring women in cinema in partnership with Vanity Fair Europe. New generation talent in Saudi Arabia, Africa and India.

BRUSSELS – (AFP)

The daughter of French painter and screenwriter Albert Uderzo has filed a complaint seeking to block the sale of the cover of “Asterix and Cleopatra” due to doubts about the circumstances surrounding the seller’s purchase. on Saturday.

The original cover design for “Asterix and Cleopatra” is set to go on sale at an auction organized by Maison Maison in Brussels on December 10.

The map, which dates back to 1963, is estimated to be worth between 400 and 500 thousand euros. It is offered for sale by someone who claims to have owned it for over 50 years. In late November, Maison confirmed in a statement that Uderzo introduced him during a dinner with friends.

Sylvie Uderzo’s lawyer, Arli Rislan, explained to AFP that “the goal is to prevent the sale as soon as possible and to buy time to investigate the circumstances in which this drawing was obtained and to recover it in the long term,” confirming a report by Le Figaro newspaper. .

Breach of trust or theft has been reported.

Albert Uderzo signed the drawings he provided, but the lawyer pointed out that this sketch did not have his signature.

According to Rislan, the auction house informed Sylvie Uderzo and her mother about the sale with a “very vague account” of the circumstances surrounding the seller’s father getting the job.

Maison Belgium’s general director, Arno de Bartz, told AFP that he had been informed of the complaint, but had not yet received it, and admitted that the sale was now uncertain.

Albert Uderzo gave the map to his friend, whose son now wants to sell it. “There are many drawings that were donated without signing,” he asserted, stressing that these original works had no value at the time.

The movie “Asterix and Obelix: Mission Cleopatra” (2002) was a big hit in the cinema with about 25 million tickets worldwide, which was initially a collection of comedy stories.

L’ATELIER Robuchon, the quintessential French dining destination, returns with a new and stronger look under the management of the 111 management team, featuring beautiful, fresh decor, high-quality ambiance and service that takes into account the smallest details. Located in the heart of the Dubai International Financial Centre, the restaurant brings its long-standing reputation and gastronomic history to the emirate, exceeding all expectations and cementing its position among the region’s high-end restaurants.

The name of the restaurant “Latlier Robuchon” is considered synonymous with excellence in French cuisine and talent, and it recalls the life of its founder, the late Chef Joel Robuchon, who made his name known around the world and won 32 Michelin. Stars at more than 20 restaurants in the world’s most important capitals, from Las Vegas and Miami to Geneva and Hong Kong. Paris, Madrid and St. Barts.

The restaurant’s name means “professional” in Arabic and is an extension of talent and creativity that addresses the senses, tickles the taste buds and takes us on a journey of Chef Robuchon’s journey and his constant desire for perfection.

The restaurant’s branch in Dubai includes a spacious terrace and indoor hall, which is divided into a dining hall, an open kitchen and lounge. Elegant black and red colors dominate the sumptuous decor, which reflects good taste, while the atmosphere is elegant and feminine, and the restaurant team is keen to provide excellent hospitality service. Very tasty dishes like boiled eggs with caviar, truffle pizza, grilled fish, mashed potatoes with side dishes.

Under the leadership of Chef Roberto Torre, the culinary team prepares classic French dishes with an innovative modern twist, making a fine dining experience accessible to all without compromising its authenticity. To enjoy this authentic experience, guests can choose from a tasting menu that includes eight delicious dishes.