Women in Cinema Takes Center Stage at Cannes 2026 Luncheon
CANNES — The Red Sea Film Foundation hosted its annual Women in Cinema luncheon on the French Riviera, celebrating female creatives from the Arab world, Asia, and Africa who are reshaping global entertainment.
The event, held alongside the 79th Cannes Film Festival, spotlighted emerging and established talent including Saudi actress‑writer Aixa Kay, Moroccan filmmaker Laila Marrakchi, Nigerian actress‑producer Genevieve Nnaji, Indian star Tara Sutaria, Rwandan director Marie‑Clementine Dusabejambo, and Indonesian filmmaker Kamila Andani.
Marrakchi will premiere her latest film “Strawberries” at Cannes. Nnaji, a Nollywood pioneer, directed “Lionheart,” the first Nigerian film acquired by Netflix. Dusabejambo’s first feature, “Ben’Imana,” was selected for Un Certain Regard.
The luncheon is part of the foundation’s ongoing effort to champion women working both in front of and behind the camera.
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