Proceedings will take place in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al Maktoum, President of the Department of Civil Aviation and Chairman of Emirates Group, and several of the world's top film stars.
The red carpet at the Madinat Arena will see George Clooney on his way to the opening night film, Michael Clayton, in which he plays the title character. Sharon Stone will up the Hollywood glamour quotient, along with actress Michelle Yeoh and Latin superstar Gloria Estefan. Designer Kenneth Cole will no doubt cut a well-dressed figure, alongside world-renowned novelist Paolo Coelho and Bee Movie director Steve Hickner, actor Tony Shalhoub, and American filmmaker and Muhr Awards juror Michael Cimino.
Arab stars representing the Middle East at the event include the ever-gorgeous Leila Alaoui and Carmen Lebbos, and rising star Ghada Adel. Mahmoud Yassin, Shahirah, Bousi Chalabi, and Hesham Salim will represent Egypt.
Representing the GCC will be stars Abdul Hussain Abdulredha, Saad Faraj, Ghanem Al Saleh, Ibrahim Assallal, Ghanim Al Salaifi, Shaima Sabt, Naser Al Qasabi, and Abdullah Assadhan. UAE acting talent will also be prominent at DIFF: Samirah Ahmad, Jabir Namous, Huda Al Khatib and Hasan Rajab.
Egyptian cinema great Mohammed Khan will stride the carpet, as well as Khadija al Salami, Miral al Tahawi, and Bassam al Thawadi. Distinguished actors Nadim Sawalha, Rafik Ali Ahmed, and Farouk al Fishaoui will make an appearance, as will Lebanese master filmmaker Borhane Alaouié and Moroccan actors Hicham Bahloul and Hafiza Herzi.
From India, the great Kabir Bedi will represent Taj Mahal, accompanied by Manisha Koirala and Ramya Krishna.
For eight days, Dubai cinephiles will have the best of the world's cinema at their fingertips, from short films to documentaries to features from every corner of the earth. International hits in the running for the Academy Awards will run side by side with debut features and a record number of World Premieres.
The festival will also feature a number of panels with industry figures, offering a behind-the-scenes view of the film trade. The first will be "In Conversation with George Clooney," to take place tomorrow night at the Souk Madinat Jumeirah Theatre. Clooney will offer insight into his life and career, and will answer questions from the public.
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The fourth annual Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) opens tomorrow with a burst of excitement and glamour.
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For information and to buy tickets, visit the DIFF website. Alternatively, tickets are available via phone on 04 367-6701.
About DIFF
The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) was launched in December 2004 under the theme: Bridging Cultures. Meeting Minds.
DIFF is held under the honorary Chairmanship of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. DIFF is a not-for-profit cultural event, presented and organised by the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Authority.
As the previous editions of DIFF have demonstrated, the Festival not only presents cinematic excellence from around the world, but is also an important high-profile platform for aspiring home-grown talent.
"Bridging Cultures. Meeting Minds," has been hailed by all as a unique and relevant theme to promote better understanding and mutual respect between different communities and countries.
Since its inception, DIFF has become an important meeting point for international and regional filmmakers and industry professionals setting the foundation for potential future collaborations.
The past three editions of DIFF have presented more than 250 films, documentaries and shorts from more than 48 countries.
DIFF 2006
In 2006 the festival took place at the magnificent Madinat Jumeirah resort. As a further commitment of DIFF's endeavours to facilitate greater opportunities for regional Arab talent, the Muhr Awards was launched. Another first for DIFF in 2006 was the setting up of the Industry Office, which was established with a view to exclusively assist the needs of all registered delegates.
DIFF 2007
The fourth edition of the Dubai International Film Festival will take place from December 9-16 and will present the best of Arab and international cinema in the feature film, shorts and documentary formats. Building on the success of last year, DIFF 2007 will also host the Muhr Awards and the Industry Office with new features.
For further information, please contact:
Majid Wasi
Senior Account Manager
Jiwin
Tel: +9714 361 3333
Fax: +9714 368 8001
About DIFF
The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) was launched in December 2004 under the theme: Bridging Cultures. Meeting Minds.
DIFF is held under the honorary Chairmanship of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. DIFF is a not-for-profit cultural event, presented and organised by the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Authority.
As the previous editions of DIFF have demonstrated, the Festival not only presents cinematic excellence from around the world, but is also an important high-profile platform for aspiring home-grown talent.
"Bridging Cultures. Meeting Minds," has been hailed by all as a unique and relevant theme to promote better understanding and mutual respect between different communities and countries.
Since its inception, DIFF has become an important meeting point for international and regional filmmakers and industry professionals setting the foundation for potential future collaborations.
The past three editions of DIFF have presented more than 250 films, documentaries and shorts from more than 48 countries.
DIFF 2006
In 2006 the festival took place at the magnificent Madinat Jumeirah resort. As a further commitment of DIFF's endeavours to facilitate greater opportunities for regional Arab talent, the Muhr Awards was launched. Another first for DIFF in 2006 was the setting up of the Industry Office, which was established with a view to exclusively assist the needs of all registered delegates.
DIFF 2007
The fourth edition of the Dubai International Film Festival will take place from December 9-16 and will present the best of Arab and international cinema in the feature film, shorts and documentary formats. Building on the success of last year, DIFF 2007 will also host the Muhr Awards and the Industry Office with new features.
For further information, please contact:
Majid Wasi
Senior Account Manager
Jiwin
Tel: +9714 361 3333
Fax: +9714 368 8001
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