With events season back in full swing, the Al Ain Film Festival has announced a roster of 378 movies that will feature at this year’s event, which will run from January 23 until 27.
The third edition of the event will operate under the theme of ‘Future of Cinema’, with an initiative to support local and Gulf filmmakers by implementing new initiatives, various programmes, shows and agreements to promote talents in the region.
This year’s opening film is ‘You Will Die At 20’, which is Sudan’s official entry to the Oscars. You Will Die At 20 Image Credit: AP
According to organisers, the exceptional circumstances imposed by the pandemic and the repercussions of COVID-19 on the world have not prevented filmmakers from participating with more than 378 films sent as entries.