Overview
- Festival organizers named Giant as the opening film for the fifth edition in Jeddah, which runs December 4–13.
- The screening will serve as the movie’s Middle East and North Africa premiere.
- Amir El Masry stars as Prince Naseem Hamed, with Pierce Brosnan portraying trainer Brendan Ingle.
- Sylvester Stallone is among the executive producers, and financing comes from AGC Studios and BondIt Media Capital.
- Red Sea Film Foundation CEO Faisal Baltyuor described the selection as a celebration of regional talent and pride in identity.