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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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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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Qatar to host European Drive-In Film Festival

The festival will showcase a variety of foreign language films. Qatar’s residents can experience another drive-in film festival, this time showcasing foreign language films. The European Drive-In Film Festival will…

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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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Life

‘Fearless’ Speed Sisters documentary to premiere at DFI film festival

The documentary, filmed in Palestine, defies Arab and gender stereotypes as viewers follow the Middle East’s first female motor racing team compete to win championships and freedom.

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Al Jazeera’s 8th Documentary Film Festival kicks off Thursday

Preparations are almost complete at the Sheraton Hotel for the eigth edition of the Al Jazeera Documentary Film Festival. Starting tomorrow morning, the festival is open to the public and…

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