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- In New York City 1981, an ambitious immigrant fights to protect his business and family during the most dangerous year in the city's history.
- Abood Kandaishan is a comedy about a simple-minded person, who has worked in a company for 13 years and is transferred from Hmem in the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. Abood seeks out to use his clout and write a letter of 'wasta' or influence to stop his transfer papers from coming through. Over the course of the weekend, his answer arrives on a blue night...
- As One traces the journey of ten children with Autism and their special families as they struggle and triumph with Autism in the United Arab Emirates.
- A biography of the civil-rights activist and labor organizer Cesar Chavez.
- Although more than 3 years passed since the Egyptian Revolution , But Egyptian Copts still suffered from discrimination and Sectarianism.
- A group of European and Americans trapped in an art house subterranean movie theater on December 8, 2008, the third day of the riots following the murder of 15 year-old student Alexandros Grigoropoulos by two cops.
- Afshin Ghaffarian risks everything to start a dance company amid his home country of Iran's politically volatile climate and the nation's ban on dancing.
- A family of four generations in their house in the Lebanese mountains. A dog. What does it mean to live in war that constantly changes features and never ends? What does it mean to care for a family in such a situation? Which values do you teach your children? What is society in a civil war? Or the nation?
- Written by author and poet Ahmed Salmeen and directed by award-winning Emirati Waleed Al Shehhi, Dolphins revolves around Fadel, an ambulance driver, who is divorced and has one son, Saud, who lives with his mother Kawthar. Saud lives in a state of uncertainty due to the separation of his parents, which leads him and his friend Hilal on an unusual adventure with an extraordinary outcome.
- Donkeys and Disillusionment visualizes the life stories of five pilgrims and a donkey over a six year period. A man leaves the city to walk the Camino de Santiago with a donkey. As he travels the ancient pilgrimage route, he crosses paths with a number of like-minded travelers from different countries and struggles with a stubborn donkey. Each pilgrim is in search of something more, and their similar and contrasting stories are revealed. The film charts the physiological and social changes in these characters as they undertake the physically and mentally grueling journey across Europe. Six years later, the same characters are interviewed in their hometowns and we discover whether or not the pilgrimage was a catalyst for change in their lives.
- In 2010, two young Irish guys quit their jobs, packed their bags and set themselves a challenge - cycle 26,000km's across 27 countries on 5 continents in 11 months. Drawing from over 40 hours of footage shot by Larry and Kev, 'Endure' gives you a first hand account of life on the road. We see what inspired them and we see how this once in a life time experience continues to effect their lives.
- Families and healthcare workers find themselves in the cross-hairs of politics and violence as they attempt to protect their children from polio in Pakistan. At this critical time, when we are closer than ever before to global eradication, increased international support and commitment can see the end of polio once and for all. Will these everyday heroes succeed and end polio in our lifetime, or will another young generation be at risk?
- Three estranged childhood friends (Omar, Ramy, Jay), travel on a road trip from Abu Dhabi to Beirut in memory of their lost friend. If what happens en route doesn't make them crazy, it might just bring them closer.
- Chicken Shawarma reveals the struggles AUS theater students undergo while presenting controversial topics to the UAE. With unflinching honesty, it exposes the angst of one Palestinian student portraying an American Jewish woman in love with an Egyptian man and discloses the choices students make concerning censorship in the Middle East.
- Ten year old Jemenite girl asks a judge in Sana'a to grant her a divorce from a horrible marriage, after she was married away to prevent a public scandal after a rape of her sister.
- Omar is a car thief. When his son asks for a gorilla mask to participate in a school play, Omar, who cannot afford it, decides to steal a car. However, the car Omar steals belongs to an underworld killer. Compounding the already difficult situation is a bag in the car. The bag, filled with currency notes, which the underworld killer does not want to release. And thereafter, a hunt begins...
- Omar is a car thief. When his son asks for a gorilla mask to participate in a school play, Omar, who cannot afford it, decides to steal a car. However, the car Omar steals belongs to an underworld killer. Compounding the already difficult situation is a bag in the car. The bag, filled with currency notes, which the underworld killer does not want to release. And thereafter, a hunt begins.
- "Selling my land in my "Christian village" to a Muslim has taken me on a journey into present-day territorial and demographic fears between Lebanon's communities. These fears perpetuate past traumas generated from massacres and displacements, which were perpetrated along sectarian lines during the Civil War. Since the war ended in 1990, land transactions are completing what the war did not achieve: dismantling the country into sectarian enclaves."
- What drives humanitarian Christina Noble who has helped over a million children rebuild their lives? Was it the abuse she and her siblings suffered at the hands of the Irish Catholic Church, who went on to rip her family apart? From horrific childhood poverty to founding a charity the other side of the world she battles on behalf of the most vulnerable children as she struggles to re-unite her family after 53 years.
- Tracing the emigrations of his family over more than half a century, this riveting 3D documentary epic from acclaimed expatriate Iraqi filmmaker Samir pays moving homage to the frustrated democratic dreams of a people successively plagued by the horrors of dictatorship, war, and foreign occupation.
- A Documentary about Thalassemia that document the stories of 7 people living with Thalassemia around the United Arab Emirates.
- 'Letter to the King' portrays five people on a day trip from a refugee camp to Oslo, a welcome change in an otherwise monotonous life. Each and every one of them has an agenda for their trip. All five will make decisive choices on this day, as they discover happiness, humiliation, or love--or fulfill a long-awaited revenge. The five stories are tied together by a letter written by 83-year-old Mirza, who wants to hand it over to the King personally.
- Fatima ALhamily is the first Emirati Female camel owner to physically take part in the Camel Beauty Pageant Competitions as well to enter the camels auctions in the UAE. Regardless of all the difficulties and challenges she encountered while trying to prove herself in one of the most male dominant domains, her wish to win in a race or a beauty pageant contest remains the only compensation to overcome her failures. Just when Fatima begins to lose hope, an unexpected reward comes her way.
- Fatima Ali Alhameli was the first Emirati female camel owner to enter her camel in the country's camel beauty pageant competition and participate in Abu Dhabi's camel auctions. Her attempts faced stiff opposition from the organizers and society. However, she persisted as she was determined to represent Emirati women in this largely male bastion and keen on proving to the world that her gender would not hold her back. An inspiring film about a woman's courage and pioneering spirit.
- Open Bethlehem is a story of a homecoming to the world's most famous little town. The film spans seven momentous years in the life of Bethlehem, revealing a city of astonishing beauty and political strife under occupation.
- A couple and their daughter move to Colombia to take over a family manufacturing plant, only to realize their new home is haunted.
- The movie, a love story set in a political backdrop, has all the ingredients of a Bollywood potboiler like comedy, action, family drama and suspense besides romance.
- Follows a group of Syrian Refugee women as they put on their own updated, Arabic version of Euripides' ancient Greek play about refugees in Amman, Jordan.
- A screenwriter and a director are working on a film about Sara, a Palestinian girl in one of Gaza's refugee camps, who is a victim of an "honour killing". The screenwriter is unable to write an ending that is both compelling and fictitious - the happy ending that he had hoped for. Meanwhile, the director, who is insistent on upholding the truth, is as keen to end his film, as he is to help his friend, who is deeply affected by Sara's story. The film presents the different sides of Gaza, whose people are hurt by everyday issues as much as by death.
- 'Sheikh Zayed, A Legacy Remembered' is a commemorative documentary featuring new interviews and four specially commissioned poems marking the 10th anniversary of the passing of HH, the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, founding father of the United Arab Emirates. the documentary contains "very personal testimonies" to tell the story of the late HH Sheikh Zayed. "We also hear for the first time emotional stories from our interviewees as they remember their encounters with HH Sheikh Zayed. The documentary as a whole has a rhythmic feel that takes the viewers on a journey through this great man's life and achievements."
- A journey of three young Palestinian running for the students councils in refugees school in Jordan, from announcing the election till the end of the academic year.
- "The Horseman Story" is a feature documentary directed and produced by Ksenia Giorno, telling the life story of a famous Emirati Horse master Tariq Al Muhairi by following him in the latest shows in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The film was shot at the time of the 42nd National Day, when the equestrian team of Tariq Al Muhairi was performing at the official cultural events. Giving an inside look at his journey, the film highlights the relationship aspects between Tariq and his father, the healthy sport environment for Emirati youth, as well as traditions and heritage of the UAE. Tariq grew up in Abu Dhabi city where he discovered his passion for horses at an early age through his father who was involved in the Polo scene and loved horses. Tariq's father gave him the opportunity to get involved with the equestrian scene at an early age. The horse whisperer has traveled to many parts of the world to learn from professional horse trainers and show jumping trainers and improve his skills. His life resumes around his passion, which was not always supported by relatives and loved ones. But through perseverance and work, he has proven to be right to follow his passion and dream. After years of success in equestrian sports and dressage, he could finally meet his goal. His father gave him piece of land, where Tariq, his best friend Abdullah and brother Sultan build a new stable. Best riders from Dubai and Abu Dhabi have a new opportunity to train together, and as result, to create first UAE equestrian show team. Love for horses unites people, created friendships and reinforce families. Young Tariq has started without sponsorship neither any help. And only after so many years and as result of the greatest achievements, the recognition of his talent has finally arrived. And what did you do to make your dream come true?
- The Kadam family leaves India for France where they open a restaurant directly across the road from Madame Mallory's Michelin-starred eatery.
- A young boy attempts to reunite an abandoned polar bear cub with its mother in northern Canada.
- A film on an extremely current and relevant topic of today's times - Child Safety. This is an issue generally pushed under a carpet. The rise of child abuse and rape cases in India is a reason for concern on all levels. With this film, I intend to get this issue out in the open and provide an impetus for rigorous discussion. Our trust in educational institutions and the services provided by the institutions has today become shaky, as worldwide more cases come to light where care givers/teachers/transport providers take disadvantage of the vulnerability of children in charge of them. The movie takes us on a journey of the victim's mother, her despair, and her finding her self.
- Collective screening of the Academy Award nominated short films from the Documentary category for 2014.
- Tarik, a cross-dressing troubadour who performs traditional dances and shunned by those around him. Crippled by inertia, he is unable to feel emotion even when faced with the man who killed his family. Larbi, the family horse who pulls the cart on which Tarik dances, won't take another step. And word has it the drinking water has been contaminated. And Tarik's false persecution as a homosexual where homosexuality is still palimpsest and a criminal offense.
- A daughter's relationship with Mother Nature could change the course of a family driven apart...
- In the Ottoman province of Hijaz during World War I, a young Bedouin boy experiences a greatly hastened coming-of-age as he embarks on a perilous desert journey to guide a British officer to his secret destination.
- Explores the last 70 years of Palestinian politics in the life of Dr Elias Shoufani, leader of the Palestinian Liberation Organization, academic writer and radical leftist intellectual.
- The absolute truth lies in the notions of life and death...fertility indeed is the miracle of creation. But does it answer the question of happiness, or is it just an illusion? In a forgotten corner of Egypt lives a woman who is yearning for a child. Having no option but to live on the fringe of her community because of her infertility, Hanan lingers between a dream that is slowly slipping away and her struggle to find a place where she belongs. While everything that surrounds her bustles with fertility and mortality, she wonders how to give meaning to the time that she has in between.
- The unforgettable battle between first love and soulmate, fought on the battleground of one's heart and mind.
- We see a girl in her room after that penetrates its own mobile by an unknown destination.