Arab female directors drive change at the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah
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From left, Abdallah Sada, Alaa Alasad, Mohammad Siam, Israel Banuelos, Bassam Alasad, Mohammad Nizar, director Zain Duraie, Clara Khoury, George Christopoulos, Glenn Gainor, Ghalia Hatamleh and Lara Ab attend the screening of the film "Sink" during the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Baraa Anwer)Filmmaker Cherien Dabis speaks during an interview with The Associated Press about her early career in cinema at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Baraa Anwer)Filmmaker Ameeria Diab poses for a portrait during an interview with The Associated Press about her early career in cinema at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Baraa Anwer)
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From left, Abdallah Sada, Alaa Alasad, Mohammad Siam, Israel Banuelos, Bassam Alasad, Mohammad Nizar, director Zain Duraie, Clara Khoury, George Christopoulos, Glenn Gainor, Ghalia Hatamleh and Lara Ab attend the screening of the film "Sink" during the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Baraa Anwer)