13 regional film projects to partake category in DIFF

CAIRO – 23 November 2017: Dubai Film Connection, the co-production of Dubai Film Market, has selected 13 regional film projects to take place in its activities during the 14th Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF).


Scene from participating films [Photo Courtesy: DIFF press release]

DFC will provide the required funding and connection for rising regional filmmakers, according to official statement released on DIFF official website “DFC has helped to bring more than 300 films from across the Arab world to global audiences, securing them international recognition on the way.”

A number of institutions will provide financial prizes such as Centre National du Cinema (CNC), the Arab Radio and Television (ART), and DIFF.


Scene from participating films [Photo Courtesy: DIFF press release]

The selected films will represent nine countries: Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Tunisia, Iraq and Sudan.

“I Dreamt of Empire” is the only Egyptian film that listed on the short list of DFC selected films.

It is produced in 2013 by Kasem Kharsa, Egypt and Jessica Landt, Germany.
The events of the film take place in 1980; it revolves around a professor called Musa who lost his son in Egypt’s war against Israel in 1956.

So, He decides to travel in time to save his son from death, according to Torino Film Lab official website.

The 14th edition of the Dubai International Film Festival will commence on December 6 through December 13, and will showcase well over 120 original films from the Arab world and beyond, promoting new talent and creativity.

The 14th edition of the Dubai International Film Festival will commence on December 6 through December 13 , and will showcase well over 120 original films from the Arab world and beyond, promoting new talent and creativity.