In conjunction with the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), Maraya Art Centre hosts a screening night in honour of young Emirati filmmakers on Saturday 6 April 2013.
The screening of five short films which range from fashion to politics in genre features the work of the Emirate’s best aspiring filmmakers, all of whom have been previously featured at the Gulf Film Festival (GFF).
“Through our thriving partnership with the Maraya Art Centre we are very pleased to once again have the opportunity to expose the community to these young and vibrant filmmakers,’ says Masoud Amralla Al Ali, DIFF artistic director and GFF festival director.
The movies featured are:
Al Kandorah
This 15-minute film, directed by Lamya Al Mualla and Maitha Al Haddad looks at the kandorah, the traditional men’s attire of the UAE.
Second Wife
Directed by Moza al Sharif, the 14-minute documentary takes a look at Emirati men’s obsession with their cars.
Ana Arabi (I am Arab)
This 21-minute documentary by Jumana Al Ghanem laments against the dilution of the Arabic language and culture by foreign influences.
Cats
Cats, a 15-minute short film directed by Marwan Alhammadi goes into villas and farms across the UAE where proud owners talk about their prized possessions, many of them exotic animals.
The Gamboo3a Revolution
Directed by Abdulrahman Al Madani The Gamboo31 Revolution explores the debate of fashion vs. modesty.
