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Juliette Binoche Celebrates Arab Cinema at Red Sea Festival

12/7/2025

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French actor Juliette Binoche attended the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah to present her debut, In-I in Motion.
On a panel, she praised Cherien Dabis and Shahad Ameen for stories in the Western world.
Dabis noted increased support for Arab narratives in Europe post-9/11.
Ameen expressed excitement about filmmaking opportunities in Saudi Arabia.
Binoche reflected on her connection with jury head Sean Baker and Panahi's Cannes recognition.

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French actor Juliette Binoche attended the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah to present her debut, In-I in Motion.
On a panel, she praised Cherien Dabis and Shahad Ameen for stories in the Western world.
Dabis noted increased support for Arab narratives in Europe post-9/11.
Ameen expressed excitement about filmmaking opportunities in Saudi Arabia.
Binoche reflected on her connection with jury head Sean Baker and Panahi's Cannes recognition.