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‘The world without sports would be violent’: a conversation with Captains of Zaatari filmmaker

Captains of Zaatari is now available on Hulu, the first Arab film to be featured on the streaming service. Sports has long been a topic of conversation that gathers enthusiasts…

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Ajyal Film Festival returns in an ‘exceptional’ online edition

The annual major film festival will be back this year in a “hybrid” digital version. More international jurors and viewers around the globe will attend this year’s 2020 online edition…

4 min

Ready for a movie night? Ajyal to screen 54 short films in its 9th edition next week

The 9th edition of the Ajyal Film Festival is finally ready to kick off with exciting in-person activities and film screenings. A line-up of 54 short films from aspiring and accomplished casts…

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Doha prepares to ‘Press Play!’ with 9th Ajyal Film Festival from Nov. 7 to 13

The seven-day film festival will start on November 7. The ninth edition of Ajyal Film Festival, presented by the Doha Film Institute (DFI), will deliver a week-long calendar of film…

3 min

Why you need to be at this year’s Ajyal Tunes performances

The Ajyal Film Festival is one of the region’s biggest film festivals which celebrates more than just cinema. Typically, music is not the first thought to come to mind when…

5 min

Ready to Press Play? Qatar’s biggest Ajyal Film Festival returns with exciting new elements

Ajyal Film Festival is back with more in-person activities as Qatar continues to ease Covid-19 restrictions. Doha Film Institute is set to launch its ninth edition of Ajyal Film Festival…

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Ajyal’s ‘Outbreak’ art exposition pays tribute to frontline health workers

The art exhibition will feature inspiring works of art from 24 local talents. The 8th edition of Ajyal Film Festival will present an art exhibition called “Outbreak” in Msheireb Downtown…

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The show goes on: Ajyal introduces ‘drive-in cinema’ for this year’s festival

In the mood for a good movie but too scared to go to the cinema? Ajyal is here to help. The show goes on! Ajyal Film Festival is introducing a…

5 min

‘Cinema is a Palestinian’s only weapon’: A review of Ajyal’s Audience Award winner, ‘200 Meters’

Palestinian voices reach a global audience in a film showing the harsh reality of living under the illegal Israeli occupation. Visiting family members for a cup of tea, commuting to…

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