Roula Dakheelallah and Mustafa Shehata pose for a photo during an interview with The Associated Press at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 7, 2024. Both actors star in My Driver and I, a film exploring cultural and personal connections. (AP Photo/Baraa Anwer) •

A view of the red carpet at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 6, 2024. The festival highlights global and regional talent as part of Saudi Arabia’s growing cinema industry. (AP Photo/Baraa Anwer) •

The Red Sea International Film Festival venue, located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 7, 2024. The festival continues to showcase films from around the world, emphasizing Saudi talent and regional storytelling. (AP Photo/Baraa Anwer) •