The Red Sea Diving Resort

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The Red Sea Diving Resort is a 2019 thriller based on the true story of a group of international agents and brave Ethiopians who used a deserted holiday retreat in Sudan as a front to smuggle thousands of refugees to Israel. The film is directed by Gideon Raff and stars Chris Evans, Michael Kenneth Williams, Haley Bennett, Alessandro Nivola, Michiel Huisman, and Ben Kingsley.

Making / Production

The Red Sea Diving Resort was filmed in various locations including South Africa and Namibia to stand in for the real locations in Sudan and Israel. The film's production design and costumes were meticulously crafted to recreate the time period and setting authentically.

Actors

• Chris Evans as Ari Levinson - Evans played the role of the Mossad agent leading the mission with determination and charisma.
• Michael Kenneth Williams as Kabede Bimro - Williams portrayed the role of the Ethiopian transport and logistics expert tasked with ensuring the safe passage of refugees.
• Haley Bennett as Rachel Reiter - Bennett depicted the passionate and courageous aid worker who supported the mission.
• Alessandro Nivola as Sammy Navon - Nivola played the Mossad agent responsible for the logistics and cover-up operations.
• Michiel Huisman as Jacob Walter - Huisman portrayed the key Mossad agent involved in planning and executing the operation.
• Ben Kingsley as Ethan Levin - Kingsley portrayed the experienced Mossad official overseeing the operation.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Red Sea Diving Resort is inspired by the true events of Operation Brothers run by Mossad in the early 1980s.
• Chris Evans' character in the film is based on the real Mossad agent Ari Kidron who led the covert mission.
• The film showcases the bravery and resourcefulness of both the agents and the refugees involved in the secret operation.

Awards

The Red Sea Diving Resort did not receive any major awards nominations or wins.

Quotes

• "Courage has a price, but it's not as heavy as regret." - Ari Levinson, portrayed by Chris Evans
• "We either make a leaving here, or we make a difference." - Rachel Reiter, portrayed by Haley Bennett

Music, Soundtrack

• The film features a suspenseful and engaging score composed by Mychael Danna that adds to the tension and drama of the story.