Five films exploring Islamic themes at Dubai International Film Festival

The Middle East’s biggest film week is back, and with a line-up of more than 150 movies, there’s definitely something for every movie fan at this year’s Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), which runs until 14 December.
Presented in partnership with Dubai Studio City, one of DIFF’s main aims is to support the local film scene by driving the growth and development of film production in the UAE as well as nurturing emerging local and international talent. And year after year, more local productions have been premiering at the week-long event.
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Rachel McArthur