the scene club: Four Lions

The Scene Club is the first independent non-profit film club in UAE. Founded in 2007 and since then, they are growing rapidly. Till 2015, there was screening monthly basis. After getting more popular, this year, they increased the number of screening up to twice in a month. In Feb we had a chance to watch Argentinian movie  "Wild Tales"  about 6 short stories, kind a black comedy. We loved it a lot.

This month's screen was also comedy but more dram and crime involved. It is  Four Lions about 4 incompetent British Jihadists. While watching we laugh most of parts thinking it is caricatured but the sad part is, most of those scenes were real in some how.

a film for everyone

a film for everyone,,
this is the slogan of the Dubai International Film Festival. it is pretty good and reflecting the truth.

I wish I could understand what is written on her face. I assume one of DIFF's slogan is written.
With calligraphy Arabic alphabet turns into great graphic design.  

The Scene Club - Dubai

Yesterday, there was a film screening of The Scene Club,which is a monthly film club that highlights the best of international independent cinema.

I was aware about this club and also a member of it, last couple of years. It was founded in 2007 by Emirtati director Nayla Al Khaja,
I haven't chance to join any of their film screening till yesterday.

This time, I managed to arrange and catch the event. August's film was Like Father Like Son Japanese movie which has 18 awards from international festivals, such as 2013 Cannes Jury Price.  Best film at 2013 Asia Pacific Film Festival, Audience reward of Sao Paulo International Film Festival ect...

According to information given by Nayla Al Khaja before the screening; Steven Spielberg is interested to get re-make rights of the film. We may see Hollywood version of this film in coming years.

Normally, they have Q&N session at the end of the movie with director or producer but this time, no-one could join the screening due to the distance.
the venue was fully packed. I hope I can also catch next screenings.

reflection at cinema hall

Today, while we were waiting for the movie at Reel Cinemas in Marina Mall, I saw glass decoration which are hanging from the ceiling. they were the first things took my attention but afterwards I noticed this reflection for this weekend. The left part of the picture is completely reflection on mirrored pillar.

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