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Cinema Akil brings back ‘Summer of Classics’ season

by Staff Reporter

July 9, 2025

Spanning a full century, from the silent wonders of the 1920s to the poetic tales of today, this programme brings together 14 films that continue to move audiences around the ...

Zawya Cinema brings Somali film ‘The Village Next to Paradise’ to Egyptian screens

Cinema Akil to screen Somali film ‘The Village Next to Paradise’

by Staff Reporter

May 2, 2025

'The Village Next to Paradise', a Cannes-selected poetic drama by Mo Harawe, centred on a family in a Somali village navigating life between hardship and hope.

‘Thank You for Banking With Us!’ to world premiere at BFI London Film Festival

Palestinian film ‘Thank You for Banking With Us!’ screens across Egypt, KSA and UAE

by Staff Reporter

April 22, 2025

The film has received significant support, including grants from the El Gouna Film Festival and recognition from the CineGouna Platform.

Cinema Akil to host fourth edition of Arab Cinema Week in May

by Staff Reporter

April 21, 2025

The Arab Cinema Week will open with 'Three', a psychological horror directed by Nayla Al Khaja.

Hong Kong Film Festival returns for fourth edition at Cinema Akil

by Staff Reporter

March 18, 2025

The Asian Film Awards Academy will present selected films from March 22 to 28, featuring a mix of romantic fantasy, classic cinema and action films.

Hend Bakr’s documentary on Mohamed Hafez Ragab to screen at Cinema Akil

by Staff Reporter

March 8, 2025

The documentary sheds light on Mohamed Hafez Ragab, a reclusive Egyptian literary figure who withdrew from public life for nearly three decades.

Dubai Films and Games Commission hosts media retreat to shape film industry roadmap

by Staff Reporter

February 25, 2025

Discussions centred on talent development, infrastructure expansion, regulatory frameworks and increasing Dubai’s visibility as a preferred filming destination.

CIFF 2024 to host specialised workshops to support filmmakers

Cairo International Film Festival appoints new artistic director

by Staff Reporter

February 18, 2025

Tarek will replace Egyptian critic Essam Zakaria, who served as the festival's artistic director in its 45th edition.

Amman Int’l Film Festival to premiere 22 films shot in Gaza amid ongoing conflict

Reel Palestine returns for 11th edition at Cinema Akil

by Staff Reporter

January 28, 2025

The annual festival will showcase a lineup of eight feature films and documentaries, alongside 13 short films divided into two programmes.

Franco Film Festival returns to Cinema Akil for 14th edition

Cinema Akil returns with line-up of films and events

by Staff Reporter

January 14, 2025

From January 24 to February 2, Cinema Akil will host the 11th edition of the Reel Palestine Film Festival.

Cinema Akil debuts in Bahrain with Muharraq Nights pop-up

by Staff Reporter

December 13, 2024

The pop-up will further build on the cinema’s mission to inspire and engage communities across the region.

Cinema Akil’s Arab Cinema Week Volume 3 begins tomorrow

by Staff Reporter

November 21, 2024

Spanning 11 countries, Arab Cinema Week Volume 3 proudly spotlights women’s voices both in front of and behind the camera, with nearly 50% of the films created by female filmmakers.

Cinema Akil opens seasonal outdoor venue at 25hours Hotel Dubai One Central

Second edition of ‘Cinema Akil in 25hours’ now open

by Staff Reporter

November 3, 2024

The seasonal outdoor outpost is being held at the open theatre at the 25hours Hotel Dubai One Central and guests can enjoy free films for the entire month of November.

Cinema Akil to host Hong Kong Film Festival in November

by Staff Reporter

October 23, 2024

HKGFP 2024 will showcase eight carefully curated films, along with Q&A sessions with the film's stars and directors.

Cinema Akil to kick off new season with release of ‘Inshallah a Boy’

by Staff Reporter

September 18, 2024

Co-written and directed by first-time feature filmmaker Amjad Al Rasheed, the film is a co-production between Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Palestinian sci-fi documentary ‘LYD’ to debut at Cinema Akil

by Rhea Ramesh

June 25, 2024

The film, produced by Roger Waters, has screened at multiple festivals worldwide.

Amman International Film Festival to premiere Egyptian film ‘Rat Hole’

Egyptian film ‘Rat Hole’ to premiere at Zawya Cinema and Cinema Akil

by Staff Reporter

May 8, 2024

The film is directed, produced, and written by Mohamed El Samman.

Franco Film Festival returns to Cinema Akil for 14th edition

by Staff Reporter

February 16, 2024

Cinema Akil will be screening a lineup of 10 feature films and five shorts, offering a diverse array of genres including drama, adventure, documentary, and animation.

Cinema Akil announces tenth edition of Reel Palestine

by Staff Reporter

January 12, 2024

Farah Nabulsi's 'The Teacher' will mark its UAE premiere on the festival’s opening night.

Cinema Akil announces December programme with outdoor expansion

by Staff Reporter

December 13, 2023

Tickets are now available for sale on the website for $15.39.

Cinema Akil opens seasonal outdoor venue at 25hours Hotel Dubai One Central

by Staff Reporter

December 1, 2023

The open cinema theatre can accommodate up to 72 people and will screen free films to the public.

Firas Khoury’s ‘Alam’ showing at Cinema Akil

by Staff Writer

October 16, 2023

Alam, which narrates the story of a Palestinian teenager who agrees to take part in a mysterious and life-changing operation, has won a spate of awards at several international film ...

Cinema Akil releases “Dirty, Difficult, Dangerous”

by Staff Writer

October 5, 2023

The film has been screened at several prestigious film festivals, winning numerous awards.

Arab Cinema Week returns to Cinema Akil

by Staff Writer

October 2, 2023

The event gives audiences a chance to explore independent Arab Cinema.

META Film Fest returns to Dubai for second edition in November

by Staff Reporter

September 13, 2023

The second edition of the star-studded META Film Festival will take place at VOX Cinemas, Wafi City from November 9-12 and feature red carpet awards ceremony.

Cinema Akil becomes first stop for ‘Il Cinema Ritrovato On Tour’

by Staff Reporter

September 7, 2023

The global film festival will present a programme curated by Guy Borlée, who will be present at specific screenings, providing an opportunity for in-depth discussions on the world of heritage ...

Netflix releases four films from MAD Solutions’ distribution slate

by Staff Reporter

July 26, 2023

The movies are available for streaming with subtitles in both Arabic and English.

Cinema Akil announces Summer programme for 2023

by Staff Reporter

July 5, 2023

Tickets are now available for sale on the website for $15.38.

Italian Film Week 2023 at Cinema Akil to honour filmmaker Federico Fellini

by Staff Reporter

June 6, 2023

The programme will run from June 9 to 15, 2023.

French film ‘Our Ties’ to get Arab premiere at CIFF 2022

Roschdy Zem’s ‘Our Ties’ kicks off its Moroccan tour

by Staff Reporter

June 1, 2023

MAD Solutions handles distribution in the Arab world, while Wild Bunch International handles worldwide sales.

Cinema Akil to organise Wong Kar-wai retrospective: The Rhythm of Dreams

by Staff Reporter

May 12, 2023

Cinema Akil will screen eight of Wong Kar-wai's top films from May 12 to 28, 2023.

Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2023 to celebrate Iranian cinema

by Staff Reporter

April 26, 2023

The 57th edition, which will run from June 30-July 8, has selected nine Iranian films to screen this year.

Cinema Akil screens Roschdy Zem’s ‘Our Ties’

by Staff Reporter

March 23, 2023

MAD Solutions handles distribution in the Arab world, while Wild Bunch International handles worldwide sales.

Franco Film Festival returns for 13th edition with Cinema Akil

by Staff Reporter

March 1, 2023

A curated programme echoes the theme 'movement' through bodies, creations, and migratory flows for the festival's 13th edition.

StarzPlay to release third episode of ‘Kaboos’ on February 16

by Staff Reporter

February 15, 2023

Set in different eras and across countries in the MENA region, 'Kaboos' is a modern-day retelling of Arab folklore.

StarzPlay and Image Nation AD host exclusive screening of ‘Kaboos’

by Staff Reporter

February 10, 2023

Screening of the first two episodes of 'Kaboos' at Alkersal Avenue featured a roster of established and up-and-coming Arabic stars.

Firas Khoury’s ‘Alam’ to screen at Reel Palestine Film Festival 2023

by Staff Reporter

January 29, 2023

Written and directed by Firas Khoury, 'Alam' follows the story of a Palestinian teenager named Tamer.

Cinema Akil to host ninth edition of Reel Palestine

by Staff Reporter

January 21, 2023

Reel Palestine will run from January 27 to February 5, 2023, at Cinema Akil.

Cinema Akil to host three-day Italian film programme

by Staff Reporter

December 13, 2022

New Italian Film Events will run from December 16-18 at Cinema Akil.

Cinema Akil announces programmes for December

by Staff Reporter

December 8, 2022

Cinema Akil will bring both Hong Kong and Italian Cinema to Dubai audiences.

Cinema Akil becomes final stop for ‘Making Waves – Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema’

by Staff Reporter

November 30, 2022

The independent cinema will be hosting UAE’s first-ever six-day festival to celebrate Hong Kong Cinema from December 9 to 14, 2022.

‘The Alleys’ releases in Saudi Arabia and Jordan

Bassel Ghandour’s ‘The Alleys’ to release in UAE theatres

by Staff Reporter

October 5, 2022

Written and directed by Bassel Ghandour, the film stars Emad Azmi, Baraka Rahmani, Munther Rayahneh, Maisa Abd Elhadi, Nadira Omran, and Nadim Rimawi.

Cinema Akil to host first edition of Arab Cinema Week

by Staff Reporter

September 30, 2022

In order to make this a recurring event in Dubai, Cinema Akil has partnered with Arab Fund for Arts and Culture, Goethe Institut Gulf Region, and Safar Film Festival.

The Cinema Aficionado

by Vijaya Cherian and N Nomani

September 5, 2022

There are movie fans, there are film lovers, and then there are cinephiles – such as Butheina Kazim, founder and MD of Cinema Akil, a trailblazer in the heart of ...

Capturing the immigrant’s journey

by Vijaya Cherian

August 8, 2022

Haider Rashid's film ‘Europa’ centres around the dangerous journey of a young migrant who dodges ruthless vigilantes on the Turkish-Bulgarian border in the hope of entering Europe. The film won ...

New normal inspires fresh storylines and alternative filming strategies

The indie cinema experience in Dubai

by Vijaya Cherian

August 5, 2022

Back home in India, especially in the cities, cultural activities, street theatre and country-specific week-long film screenings are pretty common practice, widening our outlook on the world and enabling us ...

Italian Film Week at Cinema Akil to honour celebrated actress Monica Vitti

by Staff Reporter

May 11, 2022

The programme, which will run from 13-20 May at Cinema Akil, will also screen three other feature films, including Haider Rashed’s debut 'Europa', 'The Tale of King Crab' and 'In A ...

Advanced Media adopts structural changes to achieve vision

by Vijaya Cherian

April 4, 2022

From a small office in Bur Dubai to three facilities in the UAE, a service centre in Egypt and a full-fledged showroom and service operation in Saudi Arabia, Advanced Media ...