The 9th Dubai International Film Festival (2012): Lights, Camera, Action

You eat, drink, sleep movies…eh? Take your love for movies to another level with the 9^th Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) in 2012, all set to charm the movie buffs along with the celebrities themselves from around the world.

Duration: 1 Week

When is it: December 9-16 2012

What is it: A platform for directors, actors, writers, film makers from across the globe to share ideas and creativity on filmmaking, through various activities and seminars

Highlights: This DIFF will celebrate 100 years of Indian Cinema

Screening of 161 Films

Ang Lee’s incredible movie, “Life of Pi,” which showcases the adventurous journey of a young boy who survives a sea disaster along with a Bengal tiger will be opening the festival, followed by the remaining 160 films that will be screened during the weeklong fest. The closing film will be Wayne Blair’s “The Sapphires.”

Celebrating 100 Years of Indian Cinema

A program called “Celebration of India” would form a part of the ninth edition of DIFF. This will feature world premieres of Sound by Bengali director and screenwriter Kaushik Ganguly. This Tollywood film revolves around the film industry of West Bengal. The next in line would be Shutter, from Joy Matthew, the actor-turned-filmmaker. Moviemaking excellence will be displayed with films like Shahid, Miss Lovely and Ship of Thesues on some of the days.

Do You Know Your Preferred Film Genre?

If you feel you are confused, the DIFF website has come up with a unique “Film Personality Test,” a quiz to help you better understand your film genre preference. Try it to find out the films you would be interested in watching at the movie mania in Dubai.

Don’t Miss

Events that you should not give a miss – At The Pavilion, The Scene Club, Maraya, The Shelter and One Night To Change Lives.

If you are a film lover, gear up and grab your tickets before they are sold out. Some great Arab and world movies are waiting to leave you enriched. Who knows, you might run into your favourite actor!

“Cinema is a matter of what’s in the frame and what’s out” – Martin Scorsese

Be a part of this excitement to get a taste of the brilliant world cinema. Book flights, hotels and holiday packages with MakeMyTrip to make your experience even better!