The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) is scheduled to host a series of free public film screenings, at JBR’s The Beach from December 10 to December 16.
The opening night will start at 7:30pm with a red carpet and live broadcast from the Madinat Arena at Madinat Jumeirah. Screenings for the following days will commence at 7:30pm each evening and the schedule will be as follows:
‘St. Vincent’ on Wednesday, December 10: Director Theodore Melfi brings his much anticipated, heart-warming comedy ‘St Vincent’ to DIFF. ‘St Vincent’ stars Bill Murray as the cantankerous Vincent, a man set in his anti-social ways who is suddenly plagued by the presence of his young neighbor Oliver. Oliver’s mother Maggie, played by Melissa McCarthy, is forced to leave her son with Vincent for a few hours and soon an unusual friendship blossoms that changes both their lives. ‘St. Vincent’ is an unconventional coming of age movie that teaches us you’re never too old to grow up.
‘I Am Big Bird’ on Thursday, December 11: The Caroll Spinney Story is a feature-length documentary about Caroll Spinney, who has been Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since 1969… and at 80 years old, he has no intention of stopping. Think you know everything there is to know about Sesame Street? You don’t!
‘Meet the Patels’ on Friday, December 12: A comedic look at a man’s struggle to find a wife through traditional Indian means. Directed by Indian-American brother and sister duo Geeta V. Patel and Ravi V. Patel, the film highlights cultural and social trials and tribulations, and won the audience award at the Los Angeles Film Festival. ‘Meet the Patels’ is a joyous film exploring family, love and the search for happiness.
‘Abood Kandaishan’ on Saturday, December 13: Receiving its world premiere ‘Abood Kandaishan’ is a comedic take on one simple-minded man’s life. Abood is set to be transferred within the company he’s worked 13 years for, but after he finds out about the transfer he asks his friend Sharabatoh for help to stop it. The two become friends after Abood asks for his help, but an accident puts paid to their friendship. This touching look at life feature film is directed by Fadel Almheiri.
‘The Crow’s Egg’ on Sunday, December 14: In ‘The Crow’s Egg’ (‘Kaaka Muttai’), two Indian brothers long to taste their first pizza after seeing a tasty-looking slice on TV. The brothers live with their mother and grandmother in a tiny home in Chennai, with no money to put to their names. Their lives change dramatically after their mother sources a TV set, and they start to yearn for the amazing new world they see portrayed in adverts. Directed by M. Manikandan, this film paints a poignant tale of hope in the face of diversity, poverty and a society resistant to globalization.
‘Red Army’ on Monday, December 15: Gabe Polsky’s latest film Red Army is a documentary centered on the Soviet ice hockey team, thought by many to be the greatest team ever assembled. This documentary, however, is about much more than a game. Delving deep into the driving forces behind success in Soviet sport, Polsky emerges with a film that transcends politics and ideology and becomes a fascinating and thrilling study in humanity.
‘X+Y’ on Tuesday, December 16: In the inspirational drama ‘X+Y,’ directed by Morgan Matthews, Nathan, a socially awkward teenage math prodigy struggles to connect with people. Without the ability to understand love or affection, Nathan finds new confidence and new friendships when he lands a spot on the British squad at the International Mathematics Olympiad.
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