Johnny Depp’s Red Sea Film Fund-backed ‘Modi’ to screen at San Sebastian Film Fest

Johnny Depp’s second directorial effort, “Modi — Three Days on the Wings of Madness,” will make its debut at the San Sebastian Film Festival next month. (AFP)
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Updated 20 August 2024
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Johnny Depp’s Red Sea Film Fund-backed ‘Modi’ to screen at San Sebastian Film Fest

DUBAI: Johnny Depp’s second directorial effort, “Modi — Three Days on the Wings of Madness,” will make its debut at the San Sebastian Film Festival next month after it was supported by Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Foundation through its Red Sea International Film Financing initiative. 

The film – starring Riccardo Scamarcio as Italian painter Amedeo Modigliani – marks Depp’s return to directing after his 1997 debut “The Brave.”

Also starring Stephen Graham and Al Pacino, the film chronicles a seventy-two-hour whirlwind in the life of the bohemian artist.

It will screen out-of-competition at the 2024 San Sebastián International Film Festival, to be held from Sept. 20 to Sept. 28.

Depp graced the MENA premiere of "Jeanne Du Barry," a French historical drama directed by French actress and filmmaker Maïwenn, at Jeddah’s Red Sea International Film Festival in December. 

He spoke to Arab News, commenting on the Kingdom’s film industry. “I believe that what's happening here in in Saudi with regards to various sort of expressive outlets, creative outlets – art, cinema everything – is opening up sort of beautifully. I also think that since opening up, like giving more opportunity to anyone and everyone. What seems to be really thriving beautifully here is youth culture,” he said.


What We Are Buying Today: Snowhite Arabia beauty products

Updated 16 January 2026
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What We Are Buying Today: Snowhite Arabia beauty products

The Saudi beauty market is saturated with shelves lined with creams, serums and promises. If you have entered a local pharmacy recently, you likely already noticed Snowhite Arabia’s products — the distinct pink packaging is hard to miss.

Consider this your sign to try it.

Founded in 2014 by Heba Al-Madani as a home-based workshop, Snowhite Arabia has since evolved into a substantial operation, manufactured at Al-Madani’s factory for Snowhite Est., proudly labeled with the “Saudi Made” stamp.

I started with the hand cream, which the package recommends using twice a day while avoiding direct sun exposure. The formula includes avocado oil, aloe vera juice and mango butter, among other ingredients.

The Snowhite hand cream is moisturizing and fragrant, but without a greasy or overly perfumed aftermath. After a few uses, my dry-prone hands felt noticeably smoother.

I also like how it is vibrantly-colored so I can easily fish it out of my tote bag to reapply when I am out and about.

For the home, I tried the Moroccan soap in the bath. Its dark color, slimy texture and pungent smell were slightly alarming at first. Once worked with a bit of water, it foamed easily, and I learned quickly that a little goes a long way. I now like it.

Snowhite Arabia also offers hair masks and other products, though these are the only ones I have tried so far. I am looking forward to trying the broccoli shampoo next.

For now, the hand cream stands out as the most practical winter companion and my current local favorite.

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