Rawdah Mohamed walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival

Rawdah Mohamed walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival
The model showed off a blush pink-toned look, complete with a drop waist, on the red carpet ahead of the premiere of “Die, My Love.”​​​​​​​ (Getty Images)
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Updated 18 May 2025

Rawdah Mohamed walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival

Rawdah Mohamed walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival

DUBAI: Somali Norwegian model Rawdah Mohamed walked the red carpet at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in France on Saturday night.

The model showed off a blush pink-toned look, complete with a drop waist, on the red carpet ahead of the premiere of “Die, My Love.”




The model showed off a blush pink-toned look, complete with a drop waist, on the red carpet ahead of the premiere of “Die, My Love.” (Getty Images)

The film is an adaptation of the 2017 novel of the same name by Ariana Harwicz about a new mother who develops postpartum depression and enters psychosis. “Die, My Love,” starring Oscar-winner Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson, earned a six-minute standing ovation from the audience at Cannes.

Directed by acclaimed Scottish filmmaker Lynne Ramsay, the film has been hailed by critics, with Deadline calling it a “brutal but beautiful portrait of a woman on the edge.”

Visibly teary eyed during the standing ovation, Ramsay addressed the crowd, saying: “Wow. I’m so overwhelmed. Thanks to these amazing actors. I’ve got to get it together — I’ll see you in a minute.”

Joining Lawrence and Pattinson in the cast are LaKeith Stanfield, Sissy Spacek, and Nick Nolte.

Mohamed watched the film one day after appearing on the red carpet for the “Eddington” on Friday.

On Friday, she wore a look by Chinese couture label Cheney Chan. The gown hailed from the label’s Fall/ Winter 2024 collection.

A self-taught fashion designer, Chan was born and raised in the Jiangsu province.

“Growing up, my parents always wanted me to be a pilot,” he previously shared with Vogue Singapore. “I had cleared all the flying tests effortlessly back in high school, but it was unfortunately not where my heart lay.” Eventually, he gained a fashion media degree at Peking University before starting his eponymous label in 2012.

The label has previously been flaunted by the likes if US singer Kelly Roland and actress Anya Taylor-Joy.

Mohamed finished off her look with a matching hijab and bejeweled brooch.

The rising star has attended the Cannes Film Festival before, in 2023 and 2024, and is fast making a name for herself as one to watch in the fashion industry.

She has worked with brands like Boss and H&M and walked the runway during Roberto Cavalli’s show in Dubai in 2024.


Cinephiles embark on journey through European film in Riyadh

Cinephiles embark on journey through European film in Riyadh
Updated 04 November 2025

Cinephiles embark on journey through European film in Riyadh

Cinephiles embark on journey through European film in Riyadh
  • Cinema links cultures, says EU envoy Christophe Farnaud
  • 15 European films subtitled in Arabic, English until Nov. 11

RIYADH: The fourth edition of the European Film Festival began on Monday in Riyadh, featuring 15 films from as many European countries — all subtitled in Arabic and English — until Nov. 11.

The bridge-building event has been organized by the Delegation of the EU to the Kingdom of , in collaboration with Arabia Pictures, VOX Cinemas, the Saudi Film Commission, as well as embassies of member states. 

On Monday, ambassadors, media representatives and other individuals were shown the Latvian film “Flow,” winner of the 2025 Oscar for Best Animated Feature.

On Tuesday, the festival screened Norwegian film “Titina” and Spanish film “EL 47.”

Christophe Farnaud, ambassador of the EU to , said: “Four years on, the festival has become a landmark on ’s cultural calendar.”

He added that it is “a vibrant bridge of EU-Saudi cooperation that celebrates Europe’s storytelling heritage alongside the Kingdom’s rise as a global creative powerhouse.”

During the opening ceremony, Farnaud highlighted the festival’s role in fostering dialogue between European and filmmakers.

He said “cinema is one of the most powerful forms of art — it makes us dream, laugh, and cry. It connects people across cultures.”  

Abdulilah Alahmary, founder of Arabia Pictures, said: “We were thrilled to bring another outstanding lineup of European cinema to Saudi audiences, enriched with special guests and free masterclasses.” 

The festival features interactive seminars and masterclasses led by prominent filmmakers from Europe and .

Among the highlights were Visual Effects Artist Martins Upitis, who contributed to “Flow,” and Norwegian director Kajsa Naess, known for the acclaimed animated film “Titina.”  

Speaking to Arab News, Upitis said: “This is my first time in , and it’s such an honor to be part of the European Film Festival in Riyadh. I hope audiences here enjoy ‘Flow’ as much as we enjoyed creating it.”