Diff 2017: Muhr Short line-up revealed

The Dubai International Film Festival (Diff) has revealed the final eight films that will complete the 2017 Muhr Short line-up. The winner of the 15-strong competition segment will get a once-in-a lifetime opportunity, as it will qualify for 2019 Oscar consideration.

Films include Blue Fly Road from acclaimed Syrian filmmaker Bassam Chekhes; City Soul by Diff veteran and multidisciplinary artist Hicham Lasri; Into Reverse by first-time Egyptian filmmaker Noha Adel; The Crossing by Palestinian-Jordanian filmmaker Ameen Nayfeh; The President’s Visit by acclaimed Lebanese director and screenwriter Cyril Aris; Tshweesh by Lebanese filmmaker Feyrouz Serhal; Mediterranean by Lebanese filmmaker Talal Khoury; and When the Sky Began to Scream from Tunisian writer and director Kays Mejri.

Diff runs from December 6 to 13. Ticket packages are now on sale on diff.ae.