7th ABU DHABI FILM FESTIVAL LET'S CELEBRATE FILM Are you ready to celebrate? over the world to participate For 10 days the 7th Abu in the Festival. Between Dhabi Film Festival brings the screenings there are a host of best of Arab and international fun and engaging activities: cinema to the capital. Start encounters with filmmakers and exploring our guide to the talent and free master classes, Festival right away so you workshops and other special don’t miss out! events. E How to Buy Tickets 3 D Locations 5 As well as taking in some Whether it’s sharing new or SI of today’s best and most classic films with the family N Opening Night 7 I ADFF Talks Film 9 exciting films, ADFF gives you or enjoying the excitement of the opportunity to share the the red carpet, everyone has Programme Overview 11 experience with the filmmakers something to celebrate when Feature Films A-Z 12 and talent who come from all the Festival is on. Short Film Competition 26 Emirates Film Competition 29 ABOUT ADFF Special Programmes 32 The Abu Dhabi Film Festival powered by twofour54 was established Our World Award 34 in 2007 with the aim of helping to create a vibrant film culture Child Protection Award 35 throughout the region. ADFF is committed to curating exceptional Film Calendar 37 international programmes to engage and educate the local community, Indexes 46 inspire young filmmakers from the region and nurture the growth of the regional film industry. 7th Abu Dhabi Film Festival | adff.ae 1 THE WORLD IS OUR HOME YOU ARE OUR GUEST Look forward to the sort of relaxed, deep sleep in the air you’d usually only expect on the ground. We guarantee fully-fl at beds with direct aisle access in Pearl Business Class on all long-haul fl ights. When you fl y Diamond First Class, retire behind the doors of a private suite, in a luxurious leather 6’8” bed with a turndown service. Why do we go to such lengths? 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