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Doha presents global film festival
Tens of films from all over the world will be competing at the fourth annual Al Jazeera International Film Festival that opens here tonight, organisers said on Monday.
- Staff Report
- Published: 23:50 April 20, 2008
- The Flowers of Cole from China will be the opening film.
- Some 11 films from around the world will compete for the New Horizon Award, open to university students.
- Al Jazeera will, for the first time, host a "Film Souq" at the festival.
- The festival is open to the general public and entrance is free.
Doha: Tens of films from all over the world will be competing at the fourth annual Al Jazeera International Film Festival that opens here tonight, organisers said on Monday.
"In line with Al Jazeera's unique editorial vision of putting real people at the centre of news reporting, and of giving voices to the voiceless, the Al Jazeera International Film Festival will showcase films that tell profound stories about people, stories that can increase understanding between communities and cultures," read a statement.
The opening film, titled The Flowers of Cole, a powerful and emotional work from China, will be shown after the opening ceremony at 7pm.
A total of 89 short, medium and full-length films will be screened at the festival, all competing for the prestigious Al Jazeera Gold Award.
An international jury, consisting of world-renowned film makers, will select the winning films.
To help develop young film makers and provide them with a unique global platform, Al Jazeera has launched the New Horizon Award, a category open to university students.
A total of 11 films from around the world will compete in this category.
For the first time, Al Jazeera will host a "Film Souq" at the festival, providing an outlet for film makers to exchange ideas and sell their products at the event.
A book fair and a series of panel discussions tomorrow and Wednesday, complete the activities.
The festival is open to the general public and entrance is free.
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