All Middle East articles – Page 64
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News
DIFF reinstates Dubai Film Connection
Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) has announced a series of industry initiatives for this year’s edition of the festival (Dec 9-16), including the return of co-production market Dubai Film Connection (DFC).
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Features
World of Locations: Dubai
Dubai’s dazzling urban architecture is becoming a popular backdrop to international films and TV.
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Features
World of Locations: Abu Dhabi
International film-makers are impressed by the emirate’s aim to become a regional ‘content hub’ and its 30% cash rebate.
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Parvez Sharma, ‘A Sinner In Mecca’
On the eve of the world premiere at Toronto’s Hot Docs of his first film in almost eight years, the openly gay Muslim filmmaker tells Jeremy Kay why he is putting himself front and centre.
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Cannes: Arab Cinema Center to bring delegation
Following its launch at the Berlin film festival, the Arab Cinema Center (ACC) is bringing a delegation of 17 film companies and organisations from eight countries to the Cannes film festival and market.
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XYZ boards Babak Anvari's Tehran-set horror
EXCLUSIVE: Wigwam Films’ Under the Shadow underway in Jordan.
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Reviews
'Among The Believers': Review
Dirs. Hemal Trivedi, Mohammed Ali Naqvi, Pakistan, 2015, 84 minutes
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Istanbul Meetings winners revealed
New projects by Karabey, Aydoğan, Sakaoğlu among award winners at Istanbul Meetings
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Arclight’s 'Admiral' sets sail for UK, Germany
Arclight Films has sold Roel Reine’s Admiral - set for a gala screening at the Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) - to Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
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Ziskind joins Egypt’s Film Clinic as Euro rep
Paris-based industry veteran, who also works with actor Amr Waked, deepens ties with Egypt.
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Doha, NU-Q announce Middle East media research project
EXCLUSIVE: Qatari institutions forge new strategic alliance to deepen research into region’s burgeoning media scene as well as collaborate on other initiatives.
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Malala Yousafzai documentary acquired by Fox Searchlight
Documentary from the director of An Inconvenient Truth centres on inspirational young Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai.
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Elkabetz to preside over Critics' Week jury
Actress and filmmaker joined by four including Katell Quillévéré and Andréa Picard.
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Lia van Leer, Israeli film pioneer, dies aged 90
Lia van Leer, the legendary first lady of Israeli cinema, has passed away in Jerusalem aged 90.
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MENA experts discuss Arab demand for more regional content
Qumra panel debates challenges of producing and distributing local fare.
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Industry gives Doha’s new Qumra event thumbs up
Doha Film Institute has hit on a winning formula says filmmakers and top industry experts.
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Comment
Doha’s got talent
Doha’s new Qumra event is a career-changing event that connects experts with emerging filmmakers. Wendy Mitchell analyses what made the gathering so special.
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'Timbuktu' director eyes 'Leo the African' adaptation
Abderrahmane Sissako considering historical novel, which captures adventures of a 15th century Arab diplomat, writer and explorer.