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Curtains come down on DIFF
Stars walked down the red carpet, movies from all corners of the world were screened and ideas exchanged as another edition of Dubai International Film Festival came to a close here.
Date - Tue, December 18th 2007 - Khaleej Times |
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DIFF signs off in style with 'The Kite Runner'
As the curtains came down on the fourth Dubai International Film Festival yesterday and the illustrious red carpet was rolled out one last time, the much-sought-after child Afghan stars of the film, The Kite Runner, stepped out of their car, waved and smiled at the battery of cameras. The author of The Kite Runner, Khaled Hosseini, accompanied by actors Homayoun Ershadi and Khalid Abdalla walked the red carpet. The movie is an adaptation of Hosseini’s book, which goes by the same name and officially closed the film festival yesterday.
Date - Mon, December 17th 2007 - Khaleej Times |
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More to come
While viewers can now draw breath after a whirlwind week at the fourth Dubai International Film Festival, organisers are already finding ways to improve the event next year.
Date - Mon, December 17th 2007 - Gulf News |
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Goodbye gala
Author Khaled Hosseini graced the red carpet for the closing night of DIFF to support the powerful film version of his best-selling book, The Kite Runner.
Date - Mon, December 17th 2007 - Gulf News |
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Farewell party
Local and regional talent, media and VIPs turned out in force to celebrate the closing night of the Dubai International Film Festival.
Date - Mon, December 17th 2007 - Gulf News |
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Dubai International Film Festival announces 2008 expansion
At the close of the successful fourth edition of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), the organizers announced that the Muhr Awards for Excellence in Arab Cinema will be expanded for 2008 to include a new Asia/Africa Competition.
Date - Mon, December 17th 2007 - AME Info |
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Dubai film fest honours top Arab talent
The Dubai Film Festival (DIFF) handed out gongs yesterday for films on subjects including a lonely nightwatchman in love with his neighbour, honour killing in Palestine and a Frenchman searching for his Egyptian roots.
Date - Sun, December 16th 2007 - Arabian Business |
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We are not afraid
Naseeruddin Shah has no illusions about the impact of films on society. "I do not think that feature films can be a medium of education or can bring about sweeping changes in society. If they did, then there would be no corruption or exploitation in India because every Hindi film advocates good values," he said.
Date - Sun, December 16th 2007 - Gulf News |
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Starry, starry night
The Muhr Awards, which recognises excellence in Arab cinema, attracted a wealth of local and regional talent to its ceremony on Saturday night. With Lebanese designer Elie Saab a clear favourite with the women of the region, local filmmakers, actors and actresses enjoyed the attention and incessant popping of flashbulbs.
Date - Sun, December 16th 2007 - Gulf News |
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Role play
Raima Sen talks of her different films. Her biggest challenge? Learning to do housework.
Date - Sun, December 16th 2007 - Gulf News |
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The Perfect Traffic Jam
I DON’T KNOW if it’s Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) and the presence of so many movie makers in our city or the amount of Turkish coffee I’ve been drinking recently, but I am stimulated. Stimulated.
Date - Fri, December 14th 2007 - Khaleej Times |
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Shall we dance?
No bombs. No bloodshed. No bin Laden. Belly dancing is the theme Moroccan director Nabil Ayouch says can best communicate the Arab world to the West and reconcile cultural differences.
Date - Fri, December 14th 2007 - 7Days |
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DIFF officials ready to fight court case against ex-CEO
In response to international media reports of the founder and former CEO of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), Neil Stephenson is filing a multi-million dollar lawsuit against two DIFF officials in the US, Abdulhamid Juma, Chairman of DIFF, said yesterday, “We will vigorously contest this lawsuit.”
Date - Fri, December 14th 2007 - Khaleej Times |
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Founder and Ex-CEO of Dubai International Film Festival files multi-...
The founder and former CEO of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against two senior officials of the festival “for their deplorable and despicable behavior,” charging they illegally conspired to engineer his ouster—after which they tried to ruin his reputation by branding him a “racist” and an “Arab-hater,” despite the fact that he had lived and worked in the Arab world for 10 years.
Date - Fri, December 14th 2007 - Al Bawaba |
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Tecom pores over $5m film festival lawsuit
Media City owners Tecom and its legal department are studying claims made by Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) former CEO Neil Stephenson that he was allegedly "maliciously ousted" from his post and will make an official statement in the next few days, ArabianBuisness.com can reveal.
Date - Thu, December 13th 2007 - Arabian Business |
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Slingshot to reality
Filipino director Brillante Mendoza hopes people who come to watch his movie during DIFF will walk away with more than just a few memories.
Date - Thu, December 13th 2007 - Khaleej Times |
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Four powerful shots
Aids Jaago, a series of four films draws attention to the plight of those with the killer disease.
Date - Thu, December 13th 2007 - Khaleej Times |
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DIFF chairman labels $5mn suit 'preposterous'
Dubai film festival chairman Abdulhamid Juma on Thursday labelled a $5 million lawsuit against him and the event's managing director "preposterous" and said the claims levelled against the executives have "no merit whatsoever".
Date - Thu, December 13th 2007 - Arabian Business |
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'I love movies'
Young Emirati film maker Saeed Salmaan Almurry speaks about DIFF and his passion for films.
Date - Thu, December 13th 2007 - Khaleej Times |
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Dubai catches festival fever
The fourth edition of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) is in full swing, with both industry delegates and cinema lovers riding a wave of excitement following the last four days' activities, and looking forward to another 4 days of discussion panels, workshops, three evenings of musical concerts and screenings of the best international cinema.
Date - Thu, December 13th 2007 - AME Info |
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Dubai dishes out $100k celeb goodie bags
One hundred film stars including Hollywood heavyweights George Clooney and Sharon Stone have been handed goody bags with gifts worth $100,000 at this week's annual Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), according to US trade magazine the Hollywood Reporter.
Date - Wed, December 12th 2007 - Arabian Business |
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Pooja Batra says she's willing to wait for good Bollywood offers
The tall, slim Pooja Batra added glamour to the DIFF red carpet. The model-turned-actress will be seen on the screen after a long time as Noor Jehan in Akbar Khan's Taj Mahal — The Director's Cut. We spoke to her on the eve of the film's world premiere at DIFF.
Date - Wed, December 12th 2007 - Gulf News |
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'Never change song and dance format'
Kabir Bedi says Bollywood movies appeal to an universal audience. He has been spotted at several red carpet events at DIFF. The good looking Kabir Bedi is here for the world premiere of his film Taj Mahal – The Director's Cut.
Date - Wed, December 12th 2007 - Gulf News |
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'Indian cinema is so powerful'
So says director Mira Nair. She hopes that some of that power can be used in the fight against HIV/Aids.
Date - Wed, December 12th 2007 - Gulf News |
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Dubai Catches Festival Fever
The fourth edition of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) is in full swing, with both industry delegates and cinema lovers riding a wave of excitement following the last four days' activities, and looking forward to another 4 days of discussion panels, workshops, three evenings of musical concerts and screenings of the best international cinema.
Date - Wed, December 12th 2007 - Maktoob Business |
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Building Cultures, Meeting Minds in action
A panel of distinguished guests will gather on December 14 to participate in the Cultural Bridge Panel, a signature event of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), founded on the principles exemplified in the DIFF credo, 'Bridging Cultures, Meeting Minds.'
Date - Wed, December 12th 2007 - AME Info |
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Pooja's Day Out At Dubai Film Festival
Bollywood actress Pooja Batra can’t contain her excitement over her first outing at an international film festival. A former Miss India (1993), she is currently in Dubai with the cast of the period movie Taj Mahal – The Eternal Love Story, selected by DIFF this year under the Celebration of Indian Cinema programme.
Date - Wed, December 12th 2007 - Xpress |
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Monk star hopes to set off an “explosion”
Tony Shaloub, actor and producer of hit US show Monk, yesterday said it was vital that the Arab community invested in its cinema to counter Arab stereotypes in the West and presented its own stories.
Date - Tue, December 11th 2007 - Khaleej Times |
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Actress turns auctioneer
Hollywood actress Sharon Stone last night chaired the glamorous amFAR (American Foundation for AIDS Research) auction at Bab Al Shams in Dubai to raise money for AIDS research. The ‘Cinema against AIDS’ event, which was part of the Dubai International Film Festival, was also supported by stars like Michelle Yeoh, Hayden Christensen and amFAR Chairman, designer Kenneth Cole.
Date - Tue, December 11th 2007 - 7Days |
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A passage to Africa
Director Salif Traoré hopes to portray Africa in a new light through his film at the Dubai International Film Festival. 'The message is for Africa to get rid of all the prejudice.. to put their traditions aside and open up to the rest of the world,' he says
Date - Tue, December 11th 2007 - Khaleej Times |
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Pretty positive
The stars of AmericanEast bring passion to the red carpet.
Date - Tue, December 11th 2007 - Gulf News |
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Calling captain
First Jordanian film in 30 Years to be screened at the DIFF.
Date - Tue, December 11th 2007 - Gulf News |
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Buzzing fans
There were clowns, puppet shows, face painting, balloons and the Bee Movie at the Cinema for Children Gala at Madinat Jumeirah. The Bee Movie, premiered on Monday, is about a bee who makes friends with a florist and takes the human race to court over stealing honey from bees for centuries.
Date - Tue, December 11th 2007 - Gulf News |
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Blood, sweat and tears
Whatever Lola Wants enjoyed its world premiere at DIFF last night. Here's what the director and leading lady had to say about their labour of love.
Date - Tue, December 11th 2007 - Gulf News |
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Silver sponsors shine on Dubai International Film Festival
The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) has received support from seven distinguished firms in the Emirates that are dedicated to helping the festival reach its full potential, organizers announced.
Date - Tue, December 11th 2007 - AME Info |
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The other Affleck
He's best friends with Joaquin Phoenix and he's worked with some of the biggest names in the business, but Casey Affleck says he is happiest when working with his brother Ben.
Date - Mon, December 10th 2007 - Gulf News |
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St George of Sudan
George Clooney said he hoped the UAE will make a significant impact in bringing peace to the Darfur region of Sudan. Speaking at the opening of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) yesterday, he said: “We are trying to find places (through which) we can have a real conversation with people in Sudan and President Omar al-Beshir. And obviously here in the UAE they have an influence.”
Date - Mon, December 10th 2007 - 7Days |
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Film festival takes off in style
Several Arab, Hollywood and Bollywood celebrities walked the Red Carpet rolled out for them at the fourth edition of Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) last night.
Date - Mon, December 10th 2007 - Khaleej Times |
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Dubai Fest hopes to strike chord with intl. audience
The Dubai International Film Festival got under way Sunday, marking a major step forward in the evolution of what quickly has become the region's premier film event.
Date - Mon, December 10th 2007 - Hollywood Reporter |
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4th Dubai Int'l Film Festival kicks off
A Hollywood dramatic film "Michael Clayton" kicked off the fourth Dubai International Film Festival on Sunday evening at Madinat Jumeirah, a coastal resort of Dubai.
Date - Mon, December 10th 2007 - Xinhua |
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'Just folks' at Dubai festival
Half a world away from Hollywood's fiery explosions and bloodthirsty militants, a slew of movies being shown in this desert warren of glass-and-steel skyscrapers chronicle quieter tales of ordinary people living on the front lines of the clash of civilizations.
Date - Mon, December 10th 2007 - Los Angeles Times |
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Gloria teams up with husband for film premiere
"Salam Alaykum" was multi-Grammy award winning artiste Gloria Estefan's greeting to the members of the press at a conference held for the film 90 Millas, directed by her husband, Emilio Estefan, who was also present.
Date - Mon, December 10th 2007 - Gulf News |
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Behind the scene: Volunteers
Ahmad Ali Al Hassoni is a university student of Emirati and German origin. He says: "Besides doing my bachelor's degree in business administration I also work as an IT professional.
Date - Mon, December 10th 2007 - Gulf News |
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Bee brilliant
Having seen Bee Movie, somehow I wasn't surprised when one of the two directors, Steve Hickner, proved to be larger than life.
Date - Mon, December 10th 2007 - Gulf News |
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Ready to roll
The red carpet has been laid, stars are arriving in the city and the films are ready to be screened with the fourth Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) beginning today. The festival, as we all know by now, runs until Sunday, December 16.
Date - Sun, December 9th 2007 - Gulf News |
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New documentaries shine light on Arab world
The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) urges cinema lovers to attend screenings of some of the most dramatic, unusual, and daring films in its 8-day run: the documentaries.
Date - Sun, December 9th 2007 - AME Info |
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George Clooney kicks off this year's DIFF
Hollywood star George Clooney attended a press conference in Dubai's Madinat Arena on Sunday to help launch this year's Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF).
Date - Sun, December 9th 2007 - Gulf News |
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Dubai film fest opens today
For eight days from today movie fans in Dubai will have the chance of watching the best of world cinema with the launch of the fourth Dubai International Film Festival. The opening ceremony will take place in the presence of Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Emirates Group.
Date - Sun, December 9th 2007 - Khaleej Times |
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Dubai film fest brings stars, prizes for Arab film
Stars from Hollywood, Bollywood and the Arab world descend on multicultural Dubai on Sunday for the start of a film festival that sees itself as a bridge between East and West.
Date - Sun, December 9th 2007 - Khaleej Times |
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Clooney, Sharon Stone add to star power at DIFF
Hollywood stars George Clooney and Sharon Stone walked the red carpet at the opening of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) at the Madinat Jumeirah on Sunday.
Date - Sun, December 9th 2007 - Gulf News |
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Clooney aims to bridge US-Arab divide
This year’s Dubai Film Festival (DIFF) gives international film makers and actors the opportunity to "bridge the divide" in US and Arab relations since the 2003 invasion of Iraq, Hollywood superstar George Clooney has revealed ahead of tonight's gala Dubai premiere of his movie, Michael Clayton.
Date - Sun, December 9th 2007 - Arabian Business |
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Cannes, Venice ... and now Dubai
The race is on to build an Arab film industry with a distinctive voice - plus a touch of Hollywood know-how.
Date - Sun, December 9th 2007 - Guardian Unlimited |
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Mali Magic
Filmmaker Salif Traore, from Mali presents his first feature film Faro, La Reine Des Eaux (Faro, Goddess of the Water) at DIFF this year. In a quick interview he talks about his film and projecting Africa as it really is to the rest of the world.
Date - Sun, December 9th 2007 - Gulf News |
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Festive preparations
The excitement in the air was palpable when we visited the DIFF headquarters at the Madinat Jumeirah - early on Saturday morning.
Date - Sun, December 9th 2007 - Gulf News |
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Dubai film fest gets under way Sunday
The fourth annual Dubai International Film Festival kicks off Sunday, bringing with it scores of seminars and discussion panels for industry players and film fans alike.
Date - Sat, December 8th 2007 - Hollywood Reporter |
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DIFF 2007 promises better film line-up this year
The fourth edition of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), which will run from December 9-16, will see the launch of several new initiatives that will boost the image of both the festival as well as Dubai.
Date - Fri, December 7th 2007 - Arabian Business |
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