DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Foundation announced on Friday that it is investing in three star-studded movies: Johnny Depp’s “Modi,” Michael Mann’s Venice title “Ferrari,” and Guy Ritchie’s Second World War spy action feature “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.”
Mohammed Al-Turki, CEO of the Red Sea Film Foundation, said: “Red Sea International Film Financing is a vehicle for us to support our acclaimed storytellers, great directors, and create the opportunity for cultural exchange.”
Mohammed Al-Turki at the premiere of “Ferrari.” (Ammar Abd Rabbo/Arab News)
Al-Turki wrote on Instagram: “Following on from our first international co-production with Maiwenn’s highly anticipated Cannes opener ‘Jeanne du Barry,’ we are elated to be playing a part in the debut of Michael Mann’s powerful film focused on one dramatic year in the life of Enzo Ferrari, as well as supporting the making of Johnny Depp’s fascinating window into the artist Modigliani’s life and work — which puts Depp back behind the camera — and Guy Ritchie’s propulsive exploration of Second World War renegades through ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.’”
Details about the size of the investments are yet to be announced.
Adam Driver at the premiere of “Ferrari.” (Ammar Abd Rabbo/Arab News)
According to Deadline, the foundation also revealed that Depp’s movie, which is his second feature in the director’s chair following the 1997 feature “The Brave,” would act as a pilot for a new program in which Saudi interns would be welcomed to obtain hands-on training in various departments, including art, camera and production.
Al-Turki on Thursday attended the world premiere of “Ferrari” at the Venice Festival. He posed on the red carpet in a black tuxedo.
Patrick Dempsey at the premiere of “Ferrari.” (Ammar Abd Rabbo/Arab News)
Lebanese presenter Raya Abirached was also at the event and was spotted on the red carpet multiple times.
She wore an off-white guipure mermaid gown on the opening night adorned with delicate tassels of leaves and crystals by Syrian designer Rami Al-Ali.
Raya Abirached was spotted wearing a colorful glitzy dress by Lebanese couturier Georges Hobeika. (Ammar Abd Rabbo/Arab News)
She was then spotted wearing a colorful glitzy dress by Lebanese couturier Georges Hobeika. She accessorized her look with Bulgari jewelry.
