The wait for film enthusiasts came to an end as the 13th edition of the Dubai International Film Festival got under way yesterday.
Diff will offer 134 feature films from 55 countries, including 57 world and international premieres, 73 Mena premieres, 12 Middle East premieres and nine GCC premieres, not to mention special appearances from a stellar line-up of industry talent and the spotlight on Arab talent and Oscar hopefuls, which make this a celebration of the very best in the world of cinema.
Importantly, 13 films are included in the Muhr Emirati section, including a record-high six features. This is quite an achievement considering that a decade ago, our country had barely produced six feature films in total. The festival is not just confined to the silver screen, as the organisers have promised a Star Wars-themed party that fans of the franchise won’t want to miss. So enjoy the festival. It’s here until December 14.
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: HyperSpace
Started: 2020
Founders: Alexander Heller, Rama Allen and Desi Gonzalez
Based: Dubai, UAE
Sector: Entertainment
Number of staff: 210
Investment raised: $75 million from investors including Galaxy Interactive, Riyadh Season, Sega Ventures and Apis Venture Partners
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5. Astronomers believe that when the universe was very young, black holes affected how galaxies formed
SPECS
Engine: Two-litre four-cylinder turbo
Power: 235hp
Torque: 350Nm
Transmission: Nine-speed automatic
Price: From Dh167,500 ($45,000)
On sale: Now
Singham Again
Director: Rohit Shetty
Stars: Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Deepika Padukone
Rating: 3/5
Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairy Tale
Starring: Nayanthara, Vignesh Shivan, Radhika Sarathkumar, Nagarjuna Akkineni
Director: Amith Krishnan
Rating: 3.5/5
