UAE | Heritage and Culture
Ben Kingsley to attend special screening at Mideast film fest
Celebrated British actor, Sir Ben Kingsley will attend a special presentation screening of the award-winning film Gandhi at the Middle East International Film Festival (MEIFF) this year.
- Staff Report
- Published: 12:25 October 7, 2008
- Kingsley’s intimate portrayal of the Indian political leader, which earned him an Academy award, is the actor’s best known role
- Image Credit: Gulf News Archive
Abu Dhabi: Celebrated British actor, Sir Ben Kingsley will attend a special presentation screening of the award-winning film Gandhi at the Middle East International Film Festival (MEIFF) this year.
For the first time in the film's history it will be screened with Arabic dubbing on Saturday, October 11 at Abu Dhabi's Emirates Palace.
Kingsley's intimate portrayal of the Indian political leader, which earned him an Academy award, is the actor's best known role.
Directed by Sir Richard Attenborough, Gandhi was a critical and box-office success when it made its worldwide debut in 1982.
The film clinched eight Oscars at the 1983 Academy Awards including ‘Best Picture', “Best Leading Actor' and ‘Best Director'.
Share this article
More from UAE Heritage & Culture
More from UAE
Popular in UAE
-
Your pictures
Readers' pictures
A Selection of the best Gulf News reader pictures this week
Latest news
- Pleasant holiday weather predicted
- UAE residents offer Eid morning prayers
- UAE rejects Israeli colonies
- Teens smoking secretly, unchecked
- Right cut for diabetes respite
- Eid Al Adha: Duty and sacrifice
- Hospital's diabetes awareness programme extended
- Khalifa receives greetings on Eid
- Court acquits maid of theft charge
- Teenager jailed after having sex with minor
- Transit passenger jailed for drug smuggling
- Slew of celebration plans
- No decision on ex-Syrian intelligence officer
- Ex-Syrian intelligence officer won't be extradited
- Films about Palestine life dominate festival shortlist
Community Reports
-
Munching on a health hazard
Residents must be careful about consuming snacks and sandwiches prepared along the roadside as they attract dirt and bacteria
-
Faded signage fails to guide visitors
Reader seeks better upkeep of signboards in green areas
-
Noise pollution must be regulated
Residents are finding it difficult to sleep well at night owing to ongoing construction work
-
Protect our children's health
Dust and dirt from a nearby road are causing problems to those frequenting Al Nasseriya park, Sharjah.
