InFocus | Dubai Film Festival

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    Saturday Nov 6

    3D film Tron Legacy to close DIFF

    Gulf News tabloid! can reveal the 3D Disney movie will close this year's Dubai International Film Festival

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    Sunday May 3

    A new era

    Besides film celebrities, DIFF 2006 also brought to Dubai senior representatives of major film production companies. Among them was Ronnie Screwvala, founder and CEO of the UTV Group, whose latest co-production, The Namesake, was screened at the festival.

  • Sunday May 3

    Oscars race heats up with Dreamgirls running against Clint Eastwood's war drama

    Dreamgirls and three other films scored seven nominations each on Tuesday for the Broadcast Film Critics Association awards, putting the highly touted musical among the favourites vying for Oscars.

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    Sunday May 3

    Crossing the divide

    The Namesake star Irrfan Khan speaks to I-Cheng Chan about the 'simmering' story which tackles cultural and generational differences.

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    Sunday May 3

    Hundreds crowd Madinat Theatre to watch Gere walk the red carpet

    Hundreds of people turned out in force to see Hollywood icon Richard Gere walk the red carpet at Dubai International Film Festival at Madinat Theatre last night.

  • Sunday May 3

    Critic's choice: December 15

    Critic's choice: December 15

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    Sunday May 3

    In honour of Africa

    Nashen Moodley, a well-known African programmer, was set the difficult task of selecting just six films for the African category at this year's Dubai International Film Festival.

  • Sunday May 3

    Critic's choice: December 16

    Critic's choice: December 16

  • Sunday May 3

    Director's cut

    I-Cheng Chan gives you 2 filmmakers at a glance.

  • Sunday May 3

    No encore for Latifa in individual event

    The UAE's fine team performance in the show jumping did not transfer to the individual competition yesterday.