red sea international
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Red Sea International Company
Saudi fund invests in Johnny Depp French period film
A Saudi film fund announced that it is investing in Johnny Depp's new movie, a French period drama in which he plays King Louis XV.
The Red Sea Film Foundation said in a statement that it was backing the new film, "Jeanne du Barry," directed by France's Maiwenn, who also stars in the title role as the famous 18th century courtesan.
From cinema ban to film festival: Saudi rolls out red carpet
Less than four years after lifting a ban on cinemas, Saudi Arabia is hosting its first major film festival that kicked off on Dec. 6 as it eyes a lucrative new industry.
Movie houses were barred for decades until April 2018, but over the next 10 days, actors and directors will tread the red carpet at Jeddah's Red Sea International Film Festival.