{"id":1009,"date":"2014-12-07T09:42:55","date_gmt":"2014-12-07T09:42:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/?p=1009"},"modified":"2014-12-07T09:42:55","modified_gmt":"2014-12-07T09:42:55","slug":"outdoor-screenings-at-the-beach-opposite-jbr-promise-to-draw-dubais-cinema-lovers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/outdoor-screenings-at-the-beach-opposite-jbr-promise-to-draw-dubais-cinema-lovers\/","title":{"rendered":"Outdoor Screenings At The Beach, Opposite JBR Promise To Draw Dubai’s Cinema Lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"

DIFF\u2019s Open-Air Screenings Return in 2014<\/i><\/p>\n

The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) will once again host its free public film screenings, with a series of screenings at THE BEACH, opposite JBR between December 10th\u00a0and December 16th\u00a0starting at 7:30 pm each evening.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, December 10th, guests at THE BEACH, opposite JBR will be able to enjoy the glamour and excitement of DIFF\u2019s opening night red carpet, which will be broadcast live from the Madinat Arena at Madinat Jumeirah.<\/p>\n

Screenings are as follows:<\/p>\n

Wednesday, December 10th: \u2018St. Vincent\u2019<\/i>\u00a0directed by Theodore Melfi<\/p>\n

Theodore Melfi brings his much anticipated, heart-warming comedy \u2018St Vincent\u2019 to DIFF. \u2018St Vincent\u2019 stars Bill Murray as the cantankerous Vincent, a man set in his anti-social ways who is suddenly plagued by the presence of his young neighbor Oliver. Oliver\u2019s mother Maggie, played by Melissa McCarthy, is forced to leave her son with Vincent for a few hours and soon an unusual friendship blossoms that changes both their lives. \u2018St. Vincent\u2019 is an unconventional coming of age movie that teaches us you\u2019re never too old to grow up.<\/p>\n

Thursday, December 11th: \u2018I Am Big Bird\u2019: The Caroll Spinney\u00a0<\/i>Story directed by\u00a0Dave LaMattina<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Chad N. Walker<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2018I Am Big Bird\u2019: The Caroll Spinney Story\u00a0<\/i>is a feature-length documentary about Caroll Spinney, who has been\u00a0Sesame Street\u2019s<\/em>\u00a0Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since 1969\u2026 and at 80 years old, he has no intention of stopping. Think you know everything there is to know about\u00a0Sesame Street<\/em>\u00a0? You don\u2019t!<\/p>\n

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Friday, December 12th: \u2018Meet the Patels\u2019<\/i>\u00a0directed by Geeta V. Patel and Ravi V. Patel<\/p>\n

\u2018Meet the Patels\u2019 is a comedic look at a man\u2019s struggle to find a wife through traditional Indian means. Directed by Indian-American brother and sister duo Geeta V. Patel and Ravi V. Patel, the film highlights cultural and social trials and tribulations, and won the audience award at the Los Angeles Film Festival. \u2018Meet the Patels\u2019 is a joyous film exploring family, love and the search for happiness.<\/p>\n

Saturday, December 13th: \u2018Abood Kandaishan\u2019<\/i>\u00a0directed by Fadel Almheiri<\/p>\n

Receiving its world premiere \u2018Abood Kandaishan\u2019 is a comedic take on one simple-minded man\u2019s life. Abood is set to be transferred within the company he\u2019s worked 13 years for, but after he finds out about the transfer he asks his friend Sharabatoh for help to stop it. The two become friends after Abood asks for his help, but an accident puts paid to their friendship. This touching look at life feature film is directed by Fadel Almheiri.<\/p>\n

Sunday, December 14th: \u2018The Crow\u2019s Egg\u2019<\/i>\u00a0directed by M. Manikandan<\/p>\n

In \u2018The Crow\u2019s Egg\u2019 (\u2018Kaaka Muttai\u2019), two Indian brothers long to taste their first pizza after seeing a tasty-looking slice on TV. The brothers live with their mother and grandmother in a tiny home in Chennai, with no money to put to their names. Their lives change dramatically after their mother sources a TV set, and they start to yearn for the amazing new world they see portrayed in adverts. Directed by M. Manikandan, this standout film for the 2014 DIFF paints a poignant tale of hope in the face of diversity, poverty and a society resistant to globalization.<\/p>\n

Monday, December 15th: \u2018Red Army\u2019<\/i>\u00a0directed by Gabe Polsky<\/p>\n

Gabe Polsky\u2019s latest film Red Army is a documentary centered on the Soviet ice hockey team, thought by many to be the greatest team ever assembled. This documentary, however, is about much more than a game. Delving deep into the driving forces behind success in Soviet sport, Polsky emerges with a film that transcends politics and ideology and becomes a fascinating and thrilling study in humanity.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, December 16th: \u2018X+Y\u2019<\/i>\u00a0directed by Morgan Matthews<\/p>\n

In the inspirational drama \u2018X+Y,\u2019 directed by Morgan Matthews, Nathan, a socially awkward teenage math prodigy struggles to connect with people. Without the ability to understand love or affection, Nathan finds new confidence and new friendships when he lands a spot on the British squad at the International Mathematics Olympiad.<\/p>\n

The free screenings will take place at THE BEACH, opposite JBR. For the full schedule and more details, go to\u00a0www.diff.ae<\/a><\/p>\n

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