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Palestine 36 Presents a Living Archive of a Defining Chapter in History, says Annemarie Jacir
Festival06/12/25
Palestine 36 Presents a Living Archive of a Defining Chapter in History, says Annemarie Jacir

Palestine 36 presents a living archive of a defining chapter in history, said director Annemarie Jacir, following a special private screening of the movie at Doha Film Festival.

Doha Film Festival 2025 Honours Global Storytellers and Emerging Talent
Festival29/11/25
Doha Film Festival 2025 Honours Global Storytellers and Emerging Talent

Doha Film Festival, presented by Doha Film Institute, announced the winners of its competition programmes

Arab Cinema Must Strengthen Co-production and Forge its Own Pathway say Experts
Festival28/11/25
Arab Cinema Must Strengthen Co-production and Forge its Own Pathway say Experts

Arab film industry must build its own model, one that is rooted in cultural authenticity that speaks to regional audiences and is powered by co-productions, said experts at a panel discussion at Doha Film Festival 2025.

‘Khartoum’ Sparks Pride Among Sudanese Community at Doha Film Festival, Says Director
Festival28/11/25
‘Khartoum’ Sparks Pride Among Sudanese Community at Doha Film Festival, Says Director

screening of the feature documentary Khartoum at Doha Film Festival captivated and inspired unity and pride among the local Sudanese community.

‘Divine Comedy’ Filmmaker Ali Asgari Shares A Lighter Take on Reality at Doha Film Festival
Festival27/11/25
‘Divine Comedy’ Filmmaker Ali Asgari Shares A Lighter Take on Reality at Doha Film Festival

The cast and crew of dramedy Divine Comedy gathered for a press briefing at Doha Film Festival

“Our Cinema Gives Voice to Palestinians,” say Tarzan and Arab Nasser on the making of ‘Once Upon a Time in Gaza’
Festival27/11/25
“Our Cinema Gives Voice to Palestinians,” say Tarzan and Arab Nasser on the making of ‘Once Upon a Time in Gaza’

“We are artists and cinema is our tool to deliver the voices of Palestinians,” said directors Tarzan and Arab Nasser

Arab Women Filmmakers Highlight Support of Doha Film Institute in Uplifting Diverse Narratives
Festival27/11/25
Arab Women Filmmakers Highlight Support of Doha Film Institute in Uplifting Diverse Narratives

Doha Film Festival (DFF), underway until November 28, hosted a thought-provoking panel...

Doha Film Festival 2025 Amplifies Today’s Most Important Voices in Cinema
Festival26/11/25
Doha Film Festival 2025 Amplifies Today’s Most Important Voices in Cinema

Doha Film Institute underlined the significant impact of Doha Film Festival on audiences, artists and the industry

Doha Film Institute Launches New Vocational Training Programmes in Partnership with La Fémis, Gobelins Paris, and Institut Français du Qatar
Festival26/11/25
Doha Film Institute Launches New Vocational Training Programmes in Partnership with La Fémis, Gobelins Paris, and Institut Français du Qatar

Doha Film Institute (DFI) today announced a new milestone in its commitment to nurturing regional creative talent

Mystery thriller from Qatar, ‘Sa3ood Wainah?’ aims to showcase nation’s film talent, says director
Festival25/11/25
Mystery thriller from Qatar, ‘Sa3ood Wainah?’ aims to showcase nation’s film talent, says director

Mohammed Al Ibrahim, director and writer of Qatar’s latest feature film, Sa3oud Wainah?

Doha Film Festival Spotlights Powerful Regional Narratives with ‘My Father and Qaddafi’, ‘The President’s Cake’
Festival25/11/25
Doha Film Festival Spotlights Powerful Regional Narratives with ‘My Father and Qaddafi’, ‘The President’s Cake’

The Doha Film Festival (DFF) continues to captivate audiences with its selection of authentic stories

Homegrown Filmmakers Credit DFI as Catalyst for a Thriving Local Industry
Festival24/11/25
Homegrown Filmmakers Credit DFI as Catalyst for a Thriving Local Industry

Qatar’s film ecosystem has transformed over the past 15 years, powered by Doha Film Institute’s year-round programmes