Dubai International Film Festival 9th edition from December 9 to 16

Following on from the success and growth of its dynamic 2011 edition, the ninth Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) will be held from December 9 to 16, 2012, the Festival announced today at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival.

The Festival, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President & Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, recorded strong growth in 2011 across parameters including its number of films, number of premieres, number of Arab films, capacity, attendance at galas, sales, admissions, industry activity, and in the number and quality of industry and media delegates. Read more

France honours DIFF Chairman with ‘Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters’

His Excellency Frederic Mitterrand, French Minister of Culture & Communication, presents award to Abdulhamid Juma in Abu Dhabi

The French Government has honoured Abdulhamid Juma, Chairman of the Dubai International Film Festival and the Gulf Film Festival, with the ‘Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters’ award (Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres) for his contribution to the field of arts and culture.

His Excellency Frederic Mitterrand, French Minister of Culture & Communication, presented the award to Abdulhamid Juma at a ceremony held at the official residence of the French Ambassador to the UAE, His Excellency Alain Azouaou.

The honour recognises Mr. Juma’s outstanding contribution towards promoting cinema in the Gulf region and Middle East – particularly French cinema – and for his role in promoting cultural diversity. The ‘Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters’ award is seldom bestowed on non-French nationals, and the Festival chairman is one of very few individuals from the Middle East to receive the award. Read more

8th DIFF concludes with glittering Muhr Awards ceremony

The 8th Dubai International Film Festival, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President & Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, concluded with a glittering award ceremony, where outstanding talent from the UAE and the Arab world, Asia and Africa were presented DIFF’s prestigious Muhr Awards. Read more

Dubai Cares, Oxfam Charity Gala raises over US$1 million

UAE-based philanthropic organisation, Dubai Cares, and global development and aid agency, Oxfam, revealed that the recent charity auction hosted by the Dubai International Film Festival and luxury Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen during the 8th edition of the Festival proved to be an overwhelming success, generating more than US$1 million. All proceeds from the auction, which featured an exciting array of treasured celebrity items and experiences, went to Dubai Cares and Oxfam. Read more

The Muppets in a need of modern day touch

Red carpet premier of the 8th Dubai International Film Festival, The Muppets is an old-charm big screen return for the lovable creations, who have delighted long-time devotees for generations. It has been roughly 65 years since the Muppets first appeared, giving Jim Henson’s collaborators and artistic descendants plenty of time to learn their strengths.
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Endearing ‘Muppets,’ Peter Gabriel and Sicilian musicians take centre stage at DIFF

Friday (December 9, 2011) promises a world of fun for the little ones and music lovers at the eighth Dubai International Film Festival. While the young and young at heart can revel in the world of The Muppets, which makes its red carpet gala at 3 pm at the Madinat Arena, music lovers can discover the world of the legendary Peter Gabriel returning to the stage with an innovative performance with Peter Gabriel: New Blood – Live in London, to be screened in 3D, at 10 pm, at the same venue. Read more

Bollywood rising stars impress Dubai with easy charm, quick wit at DIFF

The rising stars of Bollywood, Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma charmed Dubai with their candour, wit and effortless grace, at the 8th Dubai International Film Festival, as they presented their latest movie outing, Ladies V/s Ricky Bahl, which made its world premiere at the festival.

Addressing a press conference at DIFF, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President & Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Ranveer and Anushka described the breezy moments in shooting the romantic comedy. Read more

Muhr Arab: DIFF 2011 showcase of best contemporary Arab features

Lineup includes red carpet gala of Egyptian romance ‘A Whole One’ must-see films based in Maghreb, Levant, Egypt

Love in the times of enduring strife, war and hopeless struggle is the dominant theme of the 11 feature films short-listed for the prestigious Muhr Arab Feature competition and to be screened at the eighth Dubai International Film Festival to be held until December 14, 2011. Read more

Dubai International Film Festival kicks off

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum inaugurated the 8th edition of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), which celebrates cinematic excellence from around the world and offers a high-profile platform for aspiring home-grown talent, this evening at Madinat Jumeirah. Read more

Glitz of Indian Cinema at DIFF on Thursday

With the world premiere of Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol flagging off the eighth Dubai International Film Festival at a red carpet gala featuring an unprecedented celebrity line-up, the second day of the festival will offer visitors an eclectic showcase of films from around the world. Read more

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