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Three DFI-funded films win at Venice International Film Festival

This comes as Arab cinema representation in international film festivals is on the rise. Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani took to Instagram on Monday to congratulate the…

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Culture

DFI-supported films to make debut at next Venice Film Festival

The festival aims to raise awareness and promote international cinema in all its forms as art, entertainment, and as industry. The much-awaited Venice International Film Festival will feature 13 films…

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Journeying through loss: up-close and personal with Qatari filmmaker Majid Al-Remaihi

Qatari filmmaker Majid Al-Remaihi channels his emotions into visual art, expressing his journey in making sense of his mother’s memory loss. Majid Al-Remaihi was just 19 years old when his…

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Culture

Five DFI-funded films to screen at Rotterdam’s Arab Film Festival

Qatar’s young filmmakers have yet again proven their talents. Another year, another selection! Five Doha Film Institute-funded films have wooed the judges and were selected to be part of the…

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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…

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The Round up

The Round Up | 24 August 2021

On #TheRoundUp today: ???? Taliban warns of ‘consequences ✈️ Red travel list updated ???? DFI films go to Venice ???? Qatar Sports Club win silver at Arab Club Table Championships

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Culture

Ten DFI-supported films head to Venice Film Festival

DFI backed projects are set to be screened in one of the biggest international festivals next month. The international Venice Film Festival has chosen ten films supported by the Doha…

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DFI chief recognised in Variety’s global women’s list

Yet another Qatari woman has made history, and on this occasion, just in time for International Women’s Day. Doha Film Institute’s (DFI) CEO Fatma Hassan Alremaihi has been selected by…

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Experience the Magic of Cinema at the First-Ever Hybrid Edition of the 8th Ajyal Film Festival – From Home or on the Big Screen

Seven international feature films including Majid Majidi’s acclaimed Sun Children screened in-person as part of Ajyal public programme The Doha Film Institute’s (DFI) 8th Ajyal Film Festival returns for audiences of all…

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