Category Archives: 2009 DIFF

Comprehensive, day-by-day coverage of the 2009 Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF).

Day 1 of the 2009 Dubai International Film Festival

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Shariq Madani

Shariq Madani at DIFF 2009 Daily Festival Report: 10th December 2009 (Day #1) As the 6th edition of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) began, the buzzing gossip and conundrum surrounding this year’s film selections and celebrities settled for a … Continue reading →

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10 Films You Must See at Dubai Film Festival 2009

Posted on December 9, 2009 by John Murdoch

WearetheMovies.com Selects 10 Films You Must See Dubai International Film Festival (December 9-16, 2009) Can you see 168 movies in 7 days? You could try and enter the Guinness Book of World Records (and a hospital); or you could read … Continue reading →

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The Immigrant Experience: Open Letter from Cherien Dabis

Posted on December 8, 2009 by John Murdoch

Born in America, she is an independent filmmaker whose parents are from Palestine and Jordan. Cherien Dabis’ debut film Amreeka is a Dubai Film Connection project that went on to win the FIPRESCI award at the Cannes Director’s Fortnight, as … Continue reading →

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DIFF 2009 Press Conference Unveils Celebrities, More…

Posted on December 7, 2009 by John Murdoch

Press conferences are obligatory but also a necessary evil to kick up some dust. This was yet another way for the DIFF team to tell the world (but especially you, yes, you,  in Dubai) about what else to expect at … Continue reading →

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