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DFI Cinema is presented in partnership with several organisations, including Katara, the Museum of Islamic Art, Qatar Museums and Aspire Park. Programming includes contemporary independent cinema, filmmaker retrospectives, classic films and a regular presentation of works by Qatari and Gulf filmmakers.

Upcoming Screenings

DFI at VOX - Contemporary Releases

20 - 23 May 2026, 7:00 PM

Hijra (2025)

Directed by Shahad Ameen
Twelve-year-old Janna sets off for Mecca with her grandmother, Sitti, and rebellious sister, Sarah, to perform ...

Past Screenings

Stillness in Time: The Cinema of Yasujirō Ozu

Discover five essential films by Yasujirō Ozu, the Japanese master of quiet, deeply human storytelling.

Join us for a retrospective dedicated to Yasujirō Ozu, one of cinema’s most influential filmmakers, whose work finds extraordinary depth in the details of everyday life. Marked by a distinctive visual language and a deep sensitivity to family dynamics, his work reflects on generational change, tradition, and the passage of time in postwar Japan.

From 6 – 10 May at MIA Auditorium, this programme brings together five celebrated works: ‘Late Spring’, ‘The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice’, ‘Tokyo Story’, ‘Tokyo Twilight’ and ‘Good Morning’. The series offers a meditative journey through moments both ordinary and deeply affecting. Through stillness and subtle passages of time, Ozu reveals the tensions and enduring bonds that shape our lives.

Reserve your tickets now and experience the artistry of Ozu on the big screen.

6 May 2026, 7:00 PM

Late Spring (1949)

Directed by Yasujirō Ozu

7 May 2026, 7:00 PM

The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice (1952)

Directed by Yasujirō Ozu

8 May 2026, 7:00 PM

Tokyo Story (1953)

Directed by Yasujirō Ozu

9 May 2026, 7:00 PM

Tokyo Twilight (1957)

Directed by Yasujirō Ozu

10 May 2026, 7:00 PM

Good Morning (1959)

Directed by Yasujirō Ozu

Contemporary Releases

Proudly presented by Doha Film Institute, this edition of ‘Contemporary Releases’ opens with a powerful work from our region.

Showcasing internationally award-winning features and critically acclaimed works from DFI-supported directors, this programme invites audiences to experience the profound narratives and bold perspectives shaping world cinema today.

Cherien Dabis’ ‘All That’s Left of You’ is a deeply personal portrait of Palestinian family history, unfolding across generations with emotional depth and urgency.

Join us to experience this remarkable selection on the big screen.

29 April - 2 May 2026, 7:00 PM

All That’s Left of You (2025)

Directed by Cherien Dabis

A deeply moving, multigenerational drama, ‘All That’s Left of You’ follows a Palestinian teenager.

Cinema by the Sea

A Made in Qatar Showcase from Doha Film Institute

This Ramadan, Doha Film Institute brings people together through cinema at the Throwback Food Festival. Set against the serene backdrop of Old Doha Port, our open-air screenings create a family-friendly space to connect, reflect, and enjoy a shared cultural moment by the sea.

Join us each night from Thursday, 26 February to Saturday, 28 February at 8.30 PM for a curated selection of Made in Qatar short films celebrating our traditions, stories, and local filmmaking community.

26 – 28 Feb, 8:30 PM
Old Doha Port

Thu 26 Feb, 8:30 PM

Sh'hab (2018) by Amal Al-Muftah
Nasser & the Ticket (2022) by Tony El Ghazel
Al Muqana3 (2012) by Tarek Abu-Esber
Under the Lemon Tree (2020) by Noor Al-Assead
Al Tabbab (2020) by Khalifa al Mana
Civilization of Equality (2023) by Ibrahim Albuainain
Makh'bz (2015) by Aisha Al Muhannadi
Land of Pearls (2011) by Mohammed Al Ibrahim
Maha'mel (Ships) (2018) by Dhabya AlMuhannadi
Hope (2020) by Abdulla Al Janahi

Fri 27 Feb, 8:30 PM

Al Johara (2016) by Nora Al-Subai
Fraiha (2022) by Amal Al-Shamari & Hossein Haydar
Al Kora (2013) by Amal Al-Muftah
Ya Hoota (2020) by Abdulaziz Yousif, Latifa Al Darwish
Nasser & the Ticket (2022) by Tony El Ghazel
1001 Days (2017) by Aisha Al Jaidah
Treasures of the Past (2017) by Rawan Al-Nassiri & Nada Bedair
Kashta (2016) by A.J. Al-Thani

Sat 28 Feb, 8.30 PM

Above the Tamarind Tree (2023) by Buthyna Al-Mohammadi
Al Gawasa (2018) Sheikha Bahzad & Maryam Al-Thani
Gub Gub (2018) by Nouf Al Salaiti
Palm Tree (2015) by Jassim Al-Romaihi
Dana’s Kite (2016) by Noor Al-Nasr
Invisible Ball (2022) by Wadd Abdelsalam
Under the Lemon Tree (2020) by Noor Al-Assead
Emsahar (2020) by Hassan Al Jahni
Khurshid (2017) by Mazen Shafea & Mohamed Elamin

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