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doha tribeca film festival

film guide

2012

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table of contents Dtff 2012

festival welcome 7

dtff overview 9

dfi mobile app 10

key 11

festival films

opening Night 13

closing Night 14

arab feature competition:

Narrative 15

documentary 18

arab shorts competition 21

made in Qatar 24

tribute to algerian cinema 27

contemporary world cinema 29

special screenings 37

doha talks 44

festival eveNts 50

festival iNformatioN

ticket information 57

screening venues 59

film ratings, subtitles,

transportation information 60

location venue maps 61

screeNiNg schedule 64

iNdex of films a–z 80

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Welcome to the fourth annual Doha tribeca film festival!doha Film Institute (dFI) continues to increase its role as a vibrant element of doha’s cultural fabric. In the fourth year of dTFF, we are delighted to expand our presence in the city, with screenings and events over eight full days at three iconic doha locations – katara Cultural village, Souq waqif and the museum of Islamic Art.

Our programming team has scoured the world to bring cutting-edge work from the Arab world and selections from the best of current international cinema to doha. Augmented wherever possible with question-and-answer sessions with visiting filmmakers, the screenings are sure to enlighten, educate and entertain. Our made in Qatar section has increased significantly this year, reflecting the exciting growth in our local industry. we are extremely proud to present these emerging voices from our local community.

Once again, dTFF’s Arab Film Competition celebrates and acclaims the most exciting voices from the mENA region, and we are honoured to welcome esteemed Tunisian actress

hend Sabry as the president of this year’s Arab Competition Jury. we are thrilled as well that special guests mira Nair, Robert de Niro, Ashutosh Gowariker, Amr waked, haifaa Al mansour and Nabil Ayouch and other filmmakers will be in attendance.

In the 50 years since it gained its independence from France, Algeria has produced a powerful body of cinematic work. Tribute to Algerian Cinema: Caught between Past and Present displays the frustrations, resilience and hope of Algeria’s people during the post-colonial era. we also mark 40 years of diplomatic relations between Qatar and Japan with a special programme of Japanese films. A series of free screenings at the Sony Open-Air Cinema on the esplanade at katara, panels and conversations with experts about film, and family-friendly movies and activities round out a programme that promises to provide something for everyone.

we hope you will enjoy exploring doha and dTFF over our eight-day celebration of film. Come be part of the story!

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Dtff 2012 – overvieWarab film competitioN

The Arab Film Competition celebrates and acclaims the films and filmmakers of the mENA region and the Arab diaspora. It captures the spirit of the Arab world in a compelling selection of narrative, documentary and short films from both established and emerging filmmakers.

made iN Qatar

Shining a spotlight on emerging filmmaking talent in Qatar, made in Qatar showcases student and independent filmmakers, providing a window onto the stories and points of view of Qatari nationals and those who call Qatar home.

tribute to algeriaN ciNema:

caught betweeN past aNd

preseNt

A special selection of Algerian cinema, including several films in competition and four archival works that reflect the evolution of Algerian filmmaking from independence to now. A range of complementary activities includes performances by leading Algerian musicians and a retrospective exhibition of Algerian movie posters at the katara Art Centre.

coNtemporary world ciNema

Strong voices and powerful stories selected from some of the best of this year’s narrative and documentary features from around the world.

special screeNiNgs

Special gala presentations, topical cinematic gems, revivals of big-screen treasures and family-friendly fare: dTFF explores and expands the value of film through a programme of educational and entertaining works from past and present.

doha talks

An engaging series of panels featuring leading industry guests, directors, producers and stars discussing topics including national cinemas, the filmmaking process, contemporary technologies and the current climate of the industry.

family days

Four days of family-friendly screenings, creative workshops, performances, events and a special kids’ red carpet.

ciNema uNder the stars

The magic of the movies under the open sky at the Sony Open-Air Cinema at katara, featuring several much-loved classics.

New this year:

award wiNNers showcase

dTFF presents screenings of all the award-winning films over our closing weekend. It’s a great chance to see the movies you may have missed and that our international juries selected as their favourites. Tickets can be purchased in advance, or stay tuned for the announcement of the awards after the ceremony on Thursday, 22 November.

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film ratiNg system

g General Audience

pg Parental guidance advised for viewers 13 and under.

15 Suitable for viewers 15 and over. Parental guidance advised.

viewers under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

18 viewers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

icoNs

Suitable for families and young people.

Free screening at the Sony Open-Air Cinema

locatioNs

Locations are colour-coded as follows:katara (k)

museum of islamic art (mia)

souq waqif (sw)

A complete description of venue abbreviations is available in the Festival Information section on page 61.

subtitles

Unless otherwise noted, all films are shown in their original language, with English and Arabic subtitles as necessary. Translators will be onsite for all panels and Q&A sessions.

keyDfi mobile appPlan your Festival with the new dFI mobile app!

Available on iPhone, iPad and Android, the dFI App features the Festival schedule, location information and dTFF coverage including news, photos and videos.

You can also use it to plan your personal dTFF schedule, buy tickets to films, and connect to social media. download it from 13 November:dohafilminstitute.com/mobile

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opening nightDtff 2012

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festival films the reluctant funDamentalist pg

ORIGINAL T ITLE: the reluctant

fundamentalist

COUNTRY: india, pakistan, usa

L ANGUAGE: english, urdu

dIRECTOR: mira Nair

CAST: riz ahmed, kate hudson,

liev schreiber, kiefer sutherland,

martin donovan, om puri

17 Nov / 7:00 Pm / Sw-ART by invite only 17 Nov / 8:00 Pm / k16-dT / 35 QR23 Nov / 4:00 Pm / k16-dT / 35 QR

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based on mohsin hamid’s best-selling novel, mira Nair’s timely new film is a gripping thriller that explores the cultural divide between East and west since the attacks of 9/11. Changez (Riz Ahmed) and bobby (Liev Schreiber) meet in a Lahori teahouse, where the young Pakistani professor tells the American journalist his story. he recounts his relentless pursuit of corporate success on wall Street

and the path that led him back to his native Pakistan when his American dream began to crumble after 9/11. Eventually, the hidden agenda of the meeting is revealed. Layered with traditional Pakistani songs, Urdu poetry set to music, cutting-edge Pakistani pop, and a new original song from Peter Gabriel, composer michael Andrews’ score is a rich tapestry representing the intertwining of old and new. A powerhouse performance by Ahmed and Nair’s confident direction ensure this will be one of the most-talked-about films of the year.

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asham: a man calleD hope pg The restlessness of Cairo during the lead-up to the 25 January Revolution provides the backdrop for the stories of six couples at different stages of romantic involvement. Linking these tales of aspiration, disappointment and joy is Asham, a street peddler whose optimism about a better future reflects the hopes of Egypt.

ORIGINAL T ITLE: asham

COUNTRY: egypt L ANGUAGE: arabic

dIRECTOR: maggie m. morgan

CAST: shady habashy, amina khalil

18 Nov / 6:15 Pm / k12-b / 35 QR

19 Nov / 4:15 Pm / k12-A / 35 QR

goD’s horses 15 Inspired by terrorist attacks in Casablanca in 2003, ‘God’s horses’ follows two young men over a 10-year period, examining the events that gradually draw them from innocent youthful excitement toward terrorism and, ultimately, sacrifice. The film was a huge success in its native morocco and has won international critical acclaim.

ORIGINAL T ITLE: les chevaux de dieu

COUNTRY: morocco

L ANGUAGE: arabic

dIRECTOR: Nabil ayouch

CAST: abdelhakim rachid, abdelilah

rachid, hamza souidek

20 Nov / 9:45 Pm / k16-dT / 35 QR 21 Nov / 6:45 Pm / k12-A / 35 QR

Die Welt 18

For Abdallah and many Tunisians, Europe represents a land where freedom and riches are easily obtained – and it seems closer than ever since he met a vacationing dutch woman in a nightclub. ‘die welt’ explores the existential yearnings of a young, optimistic man, and the hopes and dreams of the people of North Africa.

ORIGINAL T ITLE: die welt

COUNTRY: Netherlands

L ANGUAGE: arabic, dutch, english

dIRECTOR: karim alexander pitstra

CAST: abdelhamid Nawara, ilse heus

20 Nov / 6:30 Pm / k12-b / 35 QR 22 Nov / 9:00 Pm / mIA-A / 35 QR

You probably thought Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, the Easter bunny, the Sandman and Jack Frost were just imaginary, cheerful purveyors of chocolates and toys, cosy dreams and cold toes, didn’t you? This eagerly anticipated animated 3d adventure, based on william Joyce’s immensely popular ‘The Guardians of Childhood’ book series, tells the real story. These characters are champions of innocence who protect the world’s children against fear itself, keeping their hopes, beliefs and imagination safe and sound. when Pitch, the Nightmare king, hatches an evil

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ORIGINAL TITLE: rise of the guardians

COUNTRY: usa L ANGUAGE: english

dIRECTOR: peter ramsey

CAST: chris pine , hugh Jackman,

alec baldwin, isla fisher, Jude law

24 Nov / 5:00 Pm / k16-Oh with kids‘ Red Carpet / 35 QR 24 Nov / 8:00 Pm / k16-Oh / 35 QR

plan, Jack Frostenlists the help of his warrior guardian friends and they join forces to stop Pitch from engulfing the world in terrible darkness. Featuring the voices of Chris Pine, Alec baldwin, hugh Jackman, Isla Fisher and Jude Law, ‘Rise of the Guardians’ reawakens our faith in the abiding power of some dearly loved legends. kids’ red carpet:

kids will feel like movie stars on closing night, with a special 5 Pm kids’ red carpet and screening prior to the official closing night screening at 8 Pm, marking the closing of doha’s eight-day celebration of film.

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In France in the summer of 1980, 10-year-old brahim is becoming aware of the complexities of the world around him. by setting the simple trials and jubilations of youth against a backdrop of social turmoil, the director imagines what childhood treasures brahim will take with him into the future.

ORIGINAL T ITLE: chroniques d’une

cour de récré COUNTRY: france, Qatar

L ANGUAGE: arabic, french

dIRECTOR: brahim fritah

CAST: yanis bahloul, mostéfa djadjam

19 Nov / 6:45 Pm / k12-b / 35 QR 21 Nov / 3:45 Pm / k12-A / 35 QR

professor pg

when the student with whom he has been having an extramarital affair is jailed for her political views, a professor working for the Tunisian government finds his career and his family life in jeopardy. ‘Professor’ is a vigorous examination of the state of human rights in Tunisia during the 70s.

ORIGINAL TITLE: al oustadh

COUNTRY: tunisia, france, Qatar

LANGUAGE: arabic

dIRECTOR: mahmoud ben mahmoud

CAST: hafiane ahmed, azeiz ramzi

18 Nov / 9:00 Pm / k12-b / 35 QR 20 Nov / 3:00 Pm / mIA-A / 35 QR

the repentant pg

The touching story of Rashid, a young jihadist who leaves his mountain hideout to return home in an attempt to resume a normal life. with ‘The Repentant’, Algerian director merzak Allouache delves into his nation’s ‘black decade’, taking a close look at the lingering effects of extremism and civil war.

ORIGINAL T ITLE: le repenti

COUNTRY: algeria, france

L ANGUAGE: arabic

dIRECTOR: merzak allouache

CAST: Nabil asli, adila bendimerad,

khaled benaissa

19 Nov / 9:45 Pm / k16-dT / 35 QR 22 Nov / 6:00 Pm / mIA-A / 35 QR

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when ancient Christian ruins are discovered beneath the construction site she oversees, dounia sees an easy solution to all her problems. when a tragic accident threatens the success of her plan, she abandons her scruples in a selfish attempt to remodel her life, destroying everything she loves in the process.

ORIGINAL T ITLE: goodbye morocco

COUNTRY: france, belgium


dIRECTOR: Nadir moknèche

CAST: lubna azabal, faouzi bensaïdi

21 Nov / 6:15 Pm / k12-b / 35 QR 22 Nov / 10:00 Pm / k16-dT / 35 QR

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a Deep long breath pg

In a mere 18 days, the recent upset of power in Egypt brought about the end of dictatorship, and Egyptians began to remake their nation. what are their lives like as they take on the mantle of democracy? This film invites us to share their experiences during their revolution-in-progress.

ORIGINAL TITLE: Nafass taweel COUNTRY: egypt, Qatar

L ANGUAGE: arabic

dIRECTOR: tahani rached

21 Nov / 9:15 Pm / k12-b / 35 QR 22 Nov / 4:00 Pm / mIA-dC / 35 QR

embers pg

‘Embers’ is a touching tribute to the memory of the filmmaker’s grandmother – also named Tamara – through conversations with her elderly circle of friends in her hometown. Their memories and souvenirs of this beloved woman close a gap between past and present, and uncover some of the history of post-war Armenia.

ORIGINAL TITLE: embers

COUNTRY: lebanon, Qatar, armenia

L ANGUAGE: armenian, russian

dIRECTOR: tamara stepanyan18 Nov / 7:00 Pm / k12-A / 35 QR 19 Nov / 3:30 Pm / mIA-dC / 35 QR

fiDaï pg

The struggle for Algeria’s independence was fought by unnamed fighters whose selfless acts threw off more than a century of oppressive colonial rule. El hadi, the filmmaker’s great uncle, is one such unsung hero. here, he illuminates the actions of revolutionaries during one of the world’s most inspiring battles for freedom.

ORIGINAL T ITLE: fidaï

COUNTRY: algeria, france, uk,

kuwait, china, Qatar, germany


dIRECTOR: damien ounouri

wITh: mohamed el-hadi benadouda

20 Nov / 7:00 Pm / k12-A / 35 QR 22 Nov / 3:00 Pm / mIA-A / 35 QR

in the shaDoW of a man pg

New freedoms have recently come to the citizens of Egypt, but what is it like to be a woman in that nation today? Through intimate conversations, four women from different backgrounds are transformed into unique, authentic figures who imprint themselves on our memories as they go through their own personal revolutions.

ORIGINAL T ITLE: zoll ragel

COUNTRY: egypt

L ANGUAGE: arabic

dIRECTOR: hanan abdalla

19 Nov / 7:15 Pm / k12-A / 35 QR 22 Nov / 10:30 Pm / k12-b / 35 QR

the lebanese rocket society pg

In the 60s, Lebanon launched the middle East’s first rocket, and the nation celebrated its involvement in the international space race. In bringing this forgotten episode to light, this film revives Arab dreams buried since the Arab-Israeli conflict of 1967 – a reflection of the reawakening of hopes in the wake of the Arab Spring.

ORIGINAL T ITLE: the lebanese

rocket society

COUNTRY: lebanon, france, Qatar

L ANGUAGE: arabic, english, french

dIRECTORS: Joana hadjithomas,

khalil Joreige

18 Nov / 9:30 Pm / k16-Oh / 35 QR 21 Nov / 3:00 Pm / mIA-A / 35 QR 24 Nov / 6:00 Pm / mIA-A / 35 QR

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o my boDy! pg

Conceived as a bridge between mediterranean cultures, choreographer Abou Lagraa’s ‘Nya’ is the inaugural work of Algeria’s first contemporary dance troupe. On the eve of its world premiere in Algiers, ‘O my body!’ examines the piece’s evolution and the former hip-hop dancers’ discovery of new ways to use their bodies.

ORIGINAL TITLE: Ô mon corps! COUNTRY: france, Qatar


dIRECTOR: laurent aït benalla19 Nov / 9:30 Pm / k12-A / 35 QR 22 Nov / 8:00 Pm / k12-b / 35 QR

rafea: solar mama pg

Rafea, a Jordanian bedouin mother, leaves her desert home to travel to India to attend the barefoot College, which trains women in the technology of solar energy. This education will mean a better life for her family and the village – but will traditional values prevent her success?

ORIGINAL TITLE: rafea: solar mama

COUNTRY: usa, denmark, Jordan,

egypt

L ANGUAGE: arabic

dIRECTOR: Jehane Noujaim,

mona eldaief

20 Nov / 9:30 Pm / k12-b / 35 QR 21 Nov / 6:30 Pm / mIA-dC / 35 QR

arab shorts programme 1: hope springs pg

ORIGINAL TITLE: pipe dreams

COUNTRY: lebanon, france

L ANGUAGE: arabic

dIRECTOR: ali cherri

pipe dreams

ORIGINAL TITLE: maqloubeh

COUNTRY: egypt, france, palestine

L ANGUAGE: arabic

dIRECTOR: Nicolas damuni

maQloubeh

ORIGINAL TITLE: al-mansiyun

COUNTRY: syria, Qatar

L ANGUAGE: arabic

dIRECTOR: ehab tarabieh

the forgotteN

It is time for change in the Arab world; time to revisit our history, our slogans, our illusions and fears. Time to destroy statues, cross borders

and defy oppressors with hope and humour. As we make our way through this minefield, our determination and imagination will lead our steps.

19 Nov / 10:00 Pm / k12-b / 35 QR

ORIGINAL TITLE: l’mrayet

COUNTRY: tunisia

L ANGUAGE: arabic

dIRECTOR: Nadia rais

l’mrayet

ORIGINAL TITLE: ismail

COUNTRY: Jordan, palestine, uk

L ANGUAGE: arabic

dIRECTOR: Nora alsharif

ismail

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ORIGINAL TITLE: tariq

COUNTRY: egypt, Qatar

L ANGUAGE: arabic

dIRECTOR: alaa mosbah

tariQ

ORIGINAL TITLE: a day in 1959

COUNTRY: lebanon

L ANGUAGE: arabic

dIRECTOR: Nadim tabet

a day iN 1959

ORIGINAL TITLE: bidoon

COUNTRY: Qatar

L ANGUAGE: arabic

dIRECTOR: mohammed al-ibrahim

bidooN

ORIGINAL TITLE: sanctity

COUNTRY: saudi arabia

L ANGUAGE: arabic

dIRECTOR: ahd kamel

saNctity

would you dare… to make that small, final step toward adulthood? To dream beyond your reality? To defy

social values and taboos? To cross the boundaries that have been drawn for you? would you dare to be yourself?

20 Nov / 10:00 Pm / k12-A / 35 QR

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ORIGINAL TITLE: al-lawn al azraq

COUNTRY: egypt

L ANGUAGE: arabic

dIRECTOR: mostafa youssef

21 Nov / 10:00 Pm / k12-A / 35 QR

blue dive

ORIGINAL TITLE: damousse

COUNTRY: tunisia, Qatar

L ANGUAGE: arabic

dIRECTOR: karim souaki

the tuNNel

ORIGINAL TITLE: al hayt

COUNTRY: lebanon, Qatar

L ANGUAGE: arabic

dIRECTOR: odette makhlouf

mouarkech

the wall


A journey that takes us through life and death, war and peace, desperation and hope, in which each character must deal with a personal loss, like passing through a tunnel between

two phases of being. These films capture the brief pause in time between mourning what was and awaiting what is to come.

ORIGINAL TITLE: Quand ils dorment

COUNTRY: morocco

L ANGUAGE: arabic

dIRECTOR: maryam touzani

wheN they slept

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made in qatarDtff 2012

maDe in qatar programme 1: neW hopes pg

ORIGINAL TITLE: his Name

COUNTRY: Qatar

L ANGUAGE: english

dIRECTOR: hend fakhroo

his Name

As pro-democracy revolutions spread through the Arab world, one sound in particular is echoing the hopes, dreams and frustrations of its people: ‘Lyrics Revolt’ captures leading Arab artists who employ the sharp political edge of hip hop during this game-changing time for the mENA region and beyond.

ORIGINAL TITLE: lyrics revolt COUNTRY: Qatar, syria, palestine,

france, lebanon

LANGUAGE: arabic, english

dIRECTOR: shannon farhoud, ashlene

ramadan, melanie fridgant, rana

khaled al khatib

wITh: karim abdel eissa, lynn fattouh,

farah medhat

18 Nov / 7:30 Pm / k16-dT / 50 QR Co-hosted by: Northwestern University in Qatar

lyrics revolt

This screening is followed by a concert. See page 52 for details.

ORIGINAL TITLE: transient

COUNTRY: Qatar, philippines

L ANGUAGE: filipino

dIRECTOR: robert arlou deguzman,

kennedy somera

traNsieNt

In this period of hope and pain, revolutions and the deaths of innocent people, how do local filmmakers reflect what preoccupies the minds

and souls of the region? what inspires young musicians to reflect what is in their hearts? These five films question what is now and what is to come.

ORIGINAL TITLE: hystoria

COUNTRY: Qatar

L ANGUAGE: arabic

dIRECTOR: youssef Jabre

hystoria

maDe in qatar programme 2: through their eyes pg

ORIGINAL TITLE: theatre Night

COUNTRY: Qatar

L ANGUAGE: english

dIRECTOR: ali ali

20 Nov / 7:30 Pm / k16-Oh / 35 QR | 23 Nov / 8:00 Pm / Sw-ARR / 35 QR

theatre Night

ORIGINAL TITLE: alamela

COUNTRY: Qatar

L ANGUAGE: arabic

dIRECTOR: manal ahmad

the worker

ORIGINAL TITLE: 8 billion

COUNTRY: Qatar

L ANGUAGE: english

dIRECTOR: riad makdessi

8 billioN

ORIGINAL TITLE: plan b

COUNTRY: Qatar

L ANGUAGE: english

dIRECTOR: tom hines

plaN b

ORIGINAL TITLE: ghazil – the story

of rashed & Jawaher

COUNTRY: Qatar

L ANGUAGE: arabic

dIRECTOR: sarah al-derham

ghazil – the story of rashed &

JawaherORIGINAL TITLE: brains of

empowerment

COUNTRY: Qatar

L ANGUAGE: No dialogue

dIRECTOR: amna al-khalaf

braiNs of empowermeNt

made in qatarDtff 2012

Through tumultuous relationships, romantic love stories, solid friendships, and introspective

documentaries, these films reflect the thoughts of a generation eager to express itself with local flair.

ORIGINAL TITLE: rain

COUNTRY: Qatar

L ANGUAGE: arabic

dIRECTOR: rahab el ewaly

raiN

ORIGINAL TITLE: al muqana3

COUNTRY: Qatar

L ANGUAGE: arabic

dIRECTOR: tarek abu-esber

al muQaNa3

ORIGINAL TITLE: omra il-ashab

COUNTRY: Jordan, palestine, Qatar

L ANGUAGE: arabic

dIRECTOR: ibrahim arar

omra with frieNds

ORIGINAL TITLE: bader

COUNTRY: Qatar

L ANGUAGE: arabic

dIRECTOR: sara al-saadi, maaria

assami, latifa al-darwish

bader

ORIGINAL TITLE: January 28

COUNTRY: egypt

L ANGUAGE: arabic

dIRECTOR: sherif milad youssef

JaNuary 28

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made in qatarDtff 2012 ORIGINAL TITLE: angel in June

COUNTRY: Qatar

L ANGUAGE: english, filipino

dIRECTOR: Jan xavier pacle

maDe in qatar programme 3: angel in June pg

while most youngsters her age are concerned with play, 13-year old Angel is a kind and altruistic girl who busies herself with making the world a better place, despite developing symptoms of a terrible illness. Inspired by real-life events, the story takes place in the Filipino community in doha.

20 Nov / 8:00 Pm / Sw-ARR / 35 QR

21 Nov / 9:30 Pm / Sw-ART / 50 QR

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ORIGINAL TITLE: lockdown:

red moon escape

COUNTRY: Qatar

L ANGUAGE: arabic

dIRECTOR: mohammed al-ibrahim,

ahmed al baker

lockDoWn: reD moon escape

ORIGINAL TITLE: crazy calm

COUNTRY: Qatar

L ANGUAGE: arabic, english

dIRECTOR: Noor ahmed yaqiub

crazy calm i

Come in costume as a zombie or spooky supernatural critter and walk the ‘blood red carpet’ with the filmmakers and stars.

Three films by three Qataris venturing into the fringes of genre. Through horror, thrills and ghost stories, they

offer their unique and entertaining outlook on what is beyond life as we know it.

while Saif and Rashid are out in the desert fixing a flat tire, they encounter the unimaginable: a pack of zombies on the loose. Saif escapes, but when a military task force jails him, he finds himself surrounded by supernatural beings. will he ever escape this living nightmare?

ORIGINAL TITLE: i COUNTRY: Qatar

L ANGUAGE: arabic

dIRECTOR: ali al-anssari

tribute to algerian cinemaDtff 2012

In the 50 years since it gained its independence from France, Algeria has produced a powerful body of cinematic work that reflects its struggles to come to terms with the ongoing fallout of its long and bloody revolution. Our Tribute to Algerian

Cinema: Caught between Past and Present programme presents four films that display the frustrations, resilience and resounding hope of Algeria’s people during the post-colonial era.

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the nouba of the Women of mont chenoua pg

In conversations with other Algerian women, 15 years after the end of the war for independence, Lila contemplates the power of grandmothers who pass traditions of anti-colonial resistance to their heirs. documentary and narrative styles combine to document the creation of women’s personal and cultural histories.

ORIGINAL TITLE: la Nouba des

femmes du mont-chenoua

YEAR: 1977 COUNTRY: algeria

L ANGUAGE: arabic

dIRECTOR: assia djebar

CAST: zohra sahraoui, aïcha

medeljar, fatma serhan, kheira

amrane

23 Nov / 9:00 Pm / mIA-A / 35 QR

omar gatlato pg

This landmark film broke with the customary post-independence heroism of Algerian cinema, diving deep into its contemporary youth culture to provide a sympathetic, at times gently mocking portrayal of Omar and his closest friends as they struggle to escape the limitations of poor housing conditions, gender segregation and unemployment.

ORIGINAL T ITLE: omar gatlato

YEAR: 1976 COUNTRY: algeria

L ANGUAGE: arabic

dIRECTOR: merzak allouache

CAST: boulem bennani, aziz degga,

farida guennaneche, rabah leghaa

21 Nov / 9:00 Pm / mIA-A / 35 QR

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rome rather than you pg

A young couple who want to leave Algeria search for a shady character who provides fake passports for illegal emigrants to Europe. They crisscross desolate, battle-scarred Algiers, never losing hope despite forever going in circles – and joining a long list of Algerian characters defined by their persistence and inner strength.

ORIGINAL TITLE: roma wa la N’touma

YEAR: 2006

COUNTRY: algeria, france, germany

LANGUAGE: arabic

dIRECTOR: tariq teguia

CAST: samira kaddoui, rachid amrani,

ahmed bennaissa, lali maloufi

18 Nov / 9:00 Pm / mIA-A / 35 QR

the WinDs of the aurÈs pg

This first Algerian road movie presents one of the subtle transformations of daily life during the ordeal of French occupation and the war of liberation. when the French arrest a woman’s son, she wanders from one detention camp to the next in a desperate search to find him.

ORIGINAL TITLE: le vent des aurès YEAR: 1966

COUNTRY: algeria


dIRECTOR: mohammed lakhdar-

hamina

CAST: mohamed chouikh, kelthoum,

hassan hassani, thania timgad

20 Nov / 9:00 Pm / mIA-A / 35 QR

the angels’ share 15 Internationally acclaimed british filmmaker ken Loach’s latest social-realist drama shines an optimistic light on the problems of unemployment and delinquency among british youth. A group of young offenders hatch a plan to steal a very rare treasure in this engaging, sprightly caper flick.

ORIGINAL TITLE: the angels’ share

COUNTRY: uk, france, belgium, italy

L ANGUAGE: english

dIRECTOR: ken loach

CAST: paul brannigan, siobhan reilly

18 Nov / 10:00 Pm / k16-dT / 35 QR

22 Nov / 10:30 Pm / k16-Oh / 35 QR

caught in the Web 15

A master of social commentary, Chen kaige turns his attention to the ethics of our obsession with capturing and sharing subjective information via the Internet. Out of context, a mobile video-bite goes viral; Chen mines this simple act to illuminate the damage caused when unsubstantiated facts are taken as damning truth.

ORIGINAL T ITLE: caught in the web

COUNTRY: china LANGUAGE: mandarin

dIRECTOR: chen kaige

CAST: mark chao, yuanyuan gao

19 Nov / 10:30 Pm / k16-Oh / 35 QR 22 Nov / 3:00 Pm / k16-dT / 35 QR

chilDren of saraJevo pg

In the aftermath of war in the balkans, Sarajevo remains battle-scarred in this affecting family drama. Rahima, a 23-year-old orphan whose parents perished in wartime, struggles to keep her delinquent younger brother on the right side of the law, her force of will strengthened by her staunch faith in Islam.

ORIGINAL T ITLE: djeca

COUNTRY: bosnia and herzegovina,

germany, france, turkey

L ANGUAGE: bosnian

dIRECTOR: aida begić

CAST: marija pikić, ismir gagula

18 Nov / 9:30 Pm / mIA-dC / 35 QR20 Nov / 4:30 Pm / k16-Oh / 35 QR23 Nov / 6:00 Pm / mIA-A / 35 QR

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winner of the prestigious heart of Sarajevo award at this year’s Sarajevo Film Festival, Radu Jude’s clever ‘Everybody in Our Family’ is the latest offering from the powerhouse of contemporary Romanian cinema. Excellent camera work and standout performances capture the absurd results of a darkly hilarious family get-together gone terribly wrong.

ORIGINAL TITLE: toată lumea din

familia noastră COUNTRY: romania, Netherlands

L ANGUAGE: romanian

dIRECTOR: radu Jude

CAST: Șerban pavlu, sofia Nicolaescu

18 Nov / 9:30 Pm / k12-A / 35 QR 21 Nov / 3:15 Pm / k12-b / 35 QR

full circle pg

An infectious energy permeates this moving tale of a group of irrepressible senior citizens who decide to put together a performance to enter a Tv contest. despite illness, senility, a lack of acting ability and a no-nonsense chief nurse, they charge toward the competition with the stubborn fervour of youthful dreamers.

ORIGINAL TITLE: fei yu lao ren yuan

COUNTRY: china LANGUAGE: mandarin

dIRECTOR: yang zhang

CAST: huanshan xu, tianming wu

18 Nov / 8:00 Pm / Sw-ARR / 35 QR20 Nov / 9:30 Pm / mIA-dC / 35 QR24 Nov / 6:30 Pm / mIA-dC / 35 QR

the hunt 15

when a young girl falsely accuses Lucas of sexual abuse, rumours and lies spread like wildfire, and he becomes the town pariah. Thomas vinterberg’s ‘The hunt’ shows us that fear is sometimes more powerful than truth – and that a man’s reputation is a small price to pay to keep up appearances.

ORIGINAL T ITLE: Jagten

COUNTRY: denmark

L ANGUAGE: danish

dIRECTOR: thomas vinterberg

CAST: mads mikkelsen, susse wold

21 Nov / 9:30 Pm / k16-dT / 35 QR22 Nov / 8:30 Pm / k12-A / 35 QR24 Nov / 9:30 Pm / mIA-dC / 35 QR

Just the WinD 15

between 2008 and 2009, in a series of shocking acts of racially motivated violence, six hungarian Romani families were murdered by unknown assailants. director bence Fliegauf sets his heartrending film shortly after the fifth of these incidents, following one Romani family as they make their way through their ordinary days.

ORIGINAL TITLE: csak a szél COUNTRY: hungary, germany, france

L ANGUAGE: hungarian

dIRECTOR: bence fliegauf

CAST: katalin toldi, gyöngyi lendvai

19 Nov / 9:30 Pm / mIA-A / 35 QR21 Nov / 9:30 Pm / mIA-dC / 35 QR

kon-tiki 15

In 1947, Norwegian ethnographer Thor heyerdahl built a raft and travelled across the open seas from Peru to the Tuamotu Islands to prove his theory of emigration across the Pacific. ‘kon-Tiki’ captures all the danger, excitement and sheer natural beauty of a true man-versus-nature adventure.ORIGINAL TITLE: kon-tiki

COUNTRY: Norway, denmark, uk

L ANGUAGE: english, Norwegian

dIRECTOR: espen sandberg,

Joachim roenning

19 Nov / 7:00 Pm / k16-Oh / 35 QR22 Nov / 8:00 Pm / Sw-ARR / 35 QR


the Deep 15

In 1984, a fishing boat capsized in the near-freezing North Atlantic waters off the Icelandic coast. Gulli, one crewman, swam to shore and his inexplicable survival became the subject of an intrusive scientific enquiry.‘The deep’ recounts this true modern myth, and Gulli’s struggle with the lingering trauma of his ordeal.ORIGINAL TITLE: djúpið

COUNTRY: iceland, Norway

L ANGUAGE: icelandic

dIRECTOR: baltasar kormákur

CAST: Ólafur darri Ólafsson

18 Nov / 6:00 Pm / mIA-A / 35 QR19 Nov / 3:00 Pm / mIA-A / 35 QR

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myn bala – Warriors of the steppe g

marauding dzhungars have swept across 18th-century kazakhstan and the people have been abandoned to fend for themselves. driven by a desire for vengeance and the love of a woman, young Sartai assembles a legion of teenage boys and leads his troops into a historic battle against the dzhungar invaders.ORIGINAL TITLE: myn bala

COUNTRY: kazakhstan

L ANGUAGE: kazakh

dIRECTOR: akan satayev

CAST: ayan utepbergenov,

assylkhan tolepov

18 Nov / 9:30 Pm / Sw-ART / 35 QR 19 Nov / 6:00 Pm / mIA-dC / 35 QR 24 Nov / 8:00 Pm / Sw-ARR / 35 QR

motorWay pg

Cocky young cop Cheung is paired up with soon-to-retire veteran Fung on hong kong’s top-secret, high-speed car-chase squad. The rookie learns a thing or two from the old-timer when the two must hunt down a legendary getaway driver in this slickly shot, high-octane action thriller.

ORIGINAL T ITLE: motorway

COUNTRY: hong kong

L ANGUAGE: cantonese, mandarin

dIRECTOR: soi cheang

CAST: anthony wong, shawn yue

21 Nov / 10:30 Pm / k16-Oh / 35 QR22 Nov / 9:30 Pm / mIA-dC / 35 QR

more than honey g

This meticulously researched documentary takes a new look at the now well-publicised plight of the world’s bee population. Featuring breathtaking cinematography that takes the audience right inside the hive, ‘more Than honey’ suggests that we must learn to respect this fellow creature if we are to avoid its complete eradication – and therefore our own.

ORIGINAL TITLE: more than honey COUNTRY: germany, austria,

switzerland

L ANGUAGE: german

dIRECTOR: markus imhoof

20 Nov / 3:45 Pm / k12-b / 35 QR21 Nov / 8:00 Pm / Sw-ARR / 35 QR

reality pg

A dark, clever and at times hilarious take on society’s addiction to celebrity, ‘big brother’ and the trappings of cheap glory, matteo Garrone’s ‘Reality’ brilliantly captures the impact of contemporary fame on those bent on achieving it for all the wrong reasons.

ORIGINAL TITLE: reality

COUNTRY: italy, france

L ANGUAGE: italian

dIRECTOR: matteo garrone

CAST: aniello arena, loredana simioli

18 Nov / 3:30 Pm / mIA-dC / 35 QR20 Nov / 6:45 Pm / k16-dT / 35 QR23 Nov / 9:30 Pm / mIA-dC / 35 QR

searching for sugar man pg

Rodriguez: the greatest 70s US rock icon who never was. his first album went nowhere and he disappeared into obscurity. bootleg copies of his recordings made their way to South Africa, and a phenomenon was born. This investigation is a resonating story about hope, inspiration and the power of music.

ORIGINAL TITLE: searching for

sugar man

COUNTRY: sweden, uk

L ANGUAGE: english

dIRECTOR: malik bendjelloul

21 Nov / 7:30 Pm / k16-Oh / 35 QR22 Nov / 6:30 Pm / mIA-dC / 35 QR



kuma 15

director Umut dağ’s wonderfully accomplished first feature is a passionately acted study of love, trust and family obligation. A brave, moving look at the complications and generational challenges faced by immigrant families as they attempt to maintain traditional values while living in a world of unfamiliar social norms.

ORIGINAL TITLE: kuma

COUNTRY: austria

L ANGUAGE: german, turkish

dIRECTOR: umut dağ

CAST: Nihal koldaş, begüm akkaya

19 Nov / 6:30 Pm / mIA-A / 35 QR21 Nov / 3:30 Pm / k16-dT / 35 QR

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toWn of runners g

bejoki is a small, impoverished town in Ethiopia – and it also happens to be the training ground for many of the world’s best long-distance runners. ‘Town of Runners’ is an inspiring portrait of Coach Sentayehu Eshetu and the potential gold-medallists who blossom under his strict training regime.

ORIGINAL T ITLE: town of runners

COUNTRY: ethiopia, uk

L ANGUAGE: amharic, english

dIRECTOR: Jerry rothwell

18 Nov / 3:00 Pm / mIA-A / 35 QR19 Nov / 7:00 Pm / Sw-ARR / 35 QR

thursDay till sunDay pg

On Thursday, 10-year-old Lucía, her parents and her brother set out from Santiago for a holiday in the north of Chile. by Sunday, the familial bonds are broken and the beach vacation becomes an emotional farewell journey. An affecting look at a family in crisis from a child’s point of view.

ORIGINAL TITLE: de jueves a domingo COUNTRY: chile

L ANGUAGE: spanish

dIRECTOR: dominga sotomayor

CAST: santi ahumada, emiliano freifeld

20 Nov / 6:30 Pm / mIA-dC / 35 QR21 Nov / 6:00 Pm / mIA-A / 35 QR

valentino’s ghost 15

This courageous documentary looks at the historical, political and social context in which simplistic representations of Arabs, muslims and Islam have come about in the US media. The film inspired much discussion after its premiere; lively dialogue is sure to follow its first appearance in the middle East.

ORIGINAL TITLE: valentino’s ghost –

the politics behind images of arabs &

muslims in the media COUNTRY: usa

L ANGUAGE: english

dIRECTOR: michael singh

20 Nov / 3:30 Pm / mIA-dC / 35 QR 22 Nov / 6:30 Pm / k16-dT / 50 QR *

* with an extended Q&A with michael Singh – see page 49.

What maisie kneW pg

A contemporary interpretation of the henry James novel, ‘what maisie knew’ is a critique of a self-involved divorced couple who thoughtlessly manipulate maisie, their young daughter. The story, told entirely from the clever six-year-old’s point of view, sees maisie come to recognise who in her life really cares for her.

ORIGINAL TITLE: what maisie knew

COUNTRY: usa LANGUAGE: english

dIRECTOR: david siegel, scott mcgehee

CAST: Julianne moore, alexander

skarsgård, onata aprile

19 Nov / 3:45 Pm / k12-b / 35 QR22 Nov / 7:30 Pm / k16-Oh / 35 QR 23 Nov / 8:30 Pm / k12-b / 35 QR

venus anD serena pg

venus and Serena williams are two of the greatest tennis champions the world has ever known. This intimate look at their lives during 2011 – a year when the athletes battled illness and injury to get back on top of their game – is an inspiring story of strength in the face of adversity.

ORIGINAL TITLE: venus and serena


dIRECTOR: maiken baird,

michelle major

19 Nov / 9:00 Pm / mIA-dC / 35 QR20 Nov / 3:45 Pm / k16-dT / 35 QR



tall as the baobab tree g

Coumba and her 11-year-old sister debo are the first girls to leave their family’s remote Senegalese village to go to school in the busy city. when unexpected events threaten the family’s survival, the girls’ father arranges a marriage for debo – and Coumba hatches a plan to rescue her.

ORIGINAL T ITLE: grand comme le

baobab

COUNTRY: senegal, usa

L ANGUAGE: pulaar

dIRECTOR: Jeremy teicher

CAST: dior kâ, oumoul kâ, alpha dia

18 Nov / 6:30 Pm / mIA-dC / 35 QR20 Nov / 4:15 Pm / k12-A / 35 QR

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The indomitable Asterix and Obelix are back in a live-action adventure featuring a formidable cast. when Julius Caesar invades britain, Queen Cordelia asks Jolitorax to seek assistance from Asterix. A barrel of magic potion is the solution, but getting it to Jolitorax’s village is easier said than done.

ORIGINAL TITLE: asterix & obelix:

in britain 3d COUNTRY: france L ANGUAGE: french

dIRECTOR: laurent tirard

CAST: gérard depardieu, vincent

lacoste, catherine deneuve

21 Nov / 6:30 Pm / k16-dT / 35 QR23 Nov / 5:00 Pm / k16-Oh / 35 QR*

the brave hearteD Will take the briDe g

One of the biggest Indian blockbusters of all time, Aditya Chopra’s 1995 debut film changed the face of bollywood. The tale of a man’s attempts to win the hand of the woman he loves, this romantic comedy shines a light on the struggle of marrying traditional Indian values to modern individualism.

ORIGINAL TITLE: dilwale dulhania le

Jayenge YEAR: 1995

COUNTRY: india L ANGUAGE: hindi

dIRECTOR: aditya chopra

CAST: shahrukh khan, kajol

21 Nov / 8:00 Pm / k-SOAC / FREE Limited seating only

Ali and his family live in an impoverished quarter of Tehran. when he accidentally loses his beloved younger sister’s only pair of shoes, the children must devise ways to hide the loss from their parents. ‘Children of heaven’ is internationally acclaimed as one of the best films for children ever made.

ORIGINAL TITLE: bacheha-ye aseman

COUNTRY: iran L ANGUAGE: persian

YEAR: 1997 dIRECTOR: majid majidi

CAST: mir farrokh hashemian

20 Nov / 8:00 Pm / k-SOAC / FREELimited seating only

* Special kids’ red carpet!

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White tiger 15

when Ivan, a Soviet tankman, is nearly killed by an indestructible German tank, his recovery is accompanied by memory loss – and the ability to understand the language of tanks. This unusual war film eschews finding glory in battle in favour of examining the eternal struggle between good and evil.

ORIGINAL T ITLE: beliy tigr

COUNTRY: russia

L ANGUAGE: russian

dIRECTOR: karen shakhnazarov

CAST: alexey vertkov, valery grishko

18 Nov / 6:30 Pm / k16-Oh / 35 QR21 Nov / 3:30 Pm / mIA-dC / 35 QR23 Nov / 6:30 Pm / mIA-dC / 35 QR

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when a film director’s childhood mentor – the projectionist in the village where he grew up – dies, he remembers his youth and the growth of his passion for the movies. A wonderful coming-of-age film and a love affair with cinema, ‘Cinema Paradiso’ was a smash hit on its worldwide release and remains one of the best-loved films ever made.

ORIGINAL TITLE: Nuovo cinema

paradiso

YEAR: 1988 COUNTRY: italy, france

L ANGUAGE: italian

dIRECTOR: giuseppe tornatore

CAST: antonella attili, isa danieli


e.t. the extra-terrestrial g

Thirty years after its release, Steven Spielberg’s endearing story of a very special intergalactic friendship remains one of the most enduringly popular films ever made. when an alien scientist is abandoned on Earth, young Elliott and his siblings help him find a way to contact his fellow creatures and go home.ORIGINAL T ITLE: e.t. the extra-

terrestrial YEAR: 1982


dIRECTOR: steven spielberg

CAST: henry thomas, drew barrymore


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my neighbor totoro g

From ingenious director hayao miyazaki comes this enchanting tale that captures all the wonder, awe and gentle sadness of childhood. when Satsuki and mei meet Totoro, the spirit who lives in a tree near their new home, they have a new friend to help them through times of trouble.

ORIGINAL TITLE: tonari no totoro

YEAR: 1988 COUNTRY: Japan

L ANGUAGE: english

dIRECTOR: hayao miyazaki

CAST: dakota fanning, elle fanning

24 Nov / 3:45 Pm / k16-dT / 35 QR

no entry for men g

The battle of the sexes has seen no greater playing field than one of the strictest all-girls’ schools in Tehran, where headmistress mrs darabi rules with an iron fist. wildly successful at the box-office in its native Iran, this charming, gentle romantic comedy will appeal to young and old alike.

origiNal title: vorood aghayan

mamnoo

COUNTRY: iran

L ANGUAGE: persian

dIRECTOR: rambod Javan

CAST: reza attaran, vishka asayesh

18 Nov / 4:30 Pm / k16-dT / 35 QR* 19 Nov / 6:00 Pm / k16-dT / 50 QR** 24 Nov / 6:45 Pm / k16-dT / 35 QR

*Ladies only **with an extended Q&A with Rambod Javan – see page 48.


seven psychopaths 15

director martin mcdonagh (‘In bruges’) brings us a wry take on hollywood’s passion for psycho-killer movies. Screenwriter marty needs inspiration to complete his new script, ‘Seven Psychopaths’. Thanks to the enthusiasm of a friend, it’s not long before marty is faced with more psychos than he knows what to do with.

ORIGINAL TITLE: seven psychopaths


dIRECTOR: martin mcdonagh

CAST: colin farrell, woody harrelson,

christopher walken, abbie cornish

20 Nov / 10:30 Pm / k16-Oh / 35 QR24 Nov / 10:00 Pm / k16-dT / 35 QR

silver linings playbook 15

Fresh out of jail, Pat (bradley Cooper) moves in with his football-crazed parents (Robert de Niro and Jacki weaver) and sets about getting his life back, assisted by an odd young widow (Jennifer Lawrence). A pitch-perfect cast captures the hilarity and poignancy of director david O. Russell’s brilliantly idiosyncratic characters.

ORIGINAL TITLE: silver linings

playbook


dIRECTOR: david o. russell

CAST: bradley cooper, robert de Niro

19 Nov / 8:00 Pm / Sw-ART / 50 QR23 Nov / 6:00 Pm / Sw-ART / 35 QR

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storm surfers 3D pg

After a lifetime of seeking out the world’s biggest and most dangerous swells, two big-wave surfers set their sights on conquering a colossal, unsurfed breaker. Christopher Nelius and Justin mcmillan were on hand with 3d technology to capture the breathtaking spectacle of the roiling seas and the death-defying ride.

ORIGINAL TITLE: storm surfers 3d COUNTRY: australia

L ANGUAGE: english

dIRECTOR: christopher Nelius,

Justin mcmillan

CAST: tom carroll, ross clark-Jones

19 Nov / 3:00 Pm / k16-dT / 35 QR23 Nov / 2:00 Pm / k16-Oh / 35 QR


till i breathe this life g

marking Yash Chopra’s return to directing after eight years – and his five decades in the Indian film industry – ‘Till I breathe This Life’ is classic bollywood at its lavish best. Featuring superstars Shahrukh khan, katrina kaif and Anushka Sharma in a story by Aditya Chopra, this highly anticipated Yash Chopra romance is not to be missed.

ORIGINAL TITLE: Jab tak hai Jaan

COUNTRY: india L ANGUAGE: hindi

dIRECTOR: yash chopra

CAST: shahrukh khan, katrina kaif,

anushka sharma

20 Nov / 7:00 Pm / Sw-ART / 50 QR

trances pg

In the 70s, Nass Al Ghiwane’s melding of regional musical styles and political messages made them a major phenomenon. Unleashed on moroccan audiences by ‘Trances’, they would influence musicians and filmmakers, among them martin Scorsese; ‘Trances’ was the first film ever restored by his world Cinema Foundation.

ORIGINAL T ITLE: el hal YEAR: 1981 COUNTRY: morocco

L ANGUAGE: arabic

dIRECTOR: ahmed el maanouni



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What the Day oWes the night 15

In the 30s, Younes is taken to Oran to live with his uncle, who renames him Jonas. Years later, Jonas and Emilie, his childhood crush, meet again. Spectacular cinematography and precise performances capture this story of a love that cannot be, set against the near-boiling tension of French-Algerian relations.

ORIGINAL TITLE: ce que le jour doit

à la nuit

COUNTRY: france L ANGUAGE: french

dIRECTOR: alexandre arcady

CAST: Nora arnezeder, vincent perez

24 Nov / 6:00 Pm / Sw-ART / 35 QR

Nb: No Arabic subtitles

the tsunami anD the cherry blossomSurvivors in the areas hardest hit by the recent tsunami in Japan find the courage to rebuild their shattered lives and community when the cherry blossoms come into bloom. A stunning, moving visual poem about the ephemeral nature of life and the healing power of Japan’s most beloved flower.

COUNTRY: usa

L ANGUAGE: Japanese

dIRECTOR: lucy walker

20 Nov / 6:00 Pm / mIA-A / 35 QR

traces

ORIGINAL T ITLE: chiri

COUNTRY: Japan

L ANGUAGE: Japanese

dIRECTOR: Naomi kawase

li.li.ta.al

ORIGINAL TITLE: li.li.ta.al

COUNTRY: Japan

L ANGUAGE: No dialogue

dIRECTOR: akihito izuhara

Japanese snapshots pg

This year marks 40 years of diplomatic friendship between Japan and Qatar. As part of dFI’s celebration of this anniversary and our ongoing

involvement with the Qatar Japan 2012 initiative, we are proud to present this special screening of three films from and about Japan.


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‘Traces’ is an unusual and very personal documentary focusing on the aging foster mother of extraordinary Japanese artist and filmmaker Naomi kawase. Using images of the steadily approaching death of a person she greatly loves, the director contemplates the vulnerability of human existence. A deeply moving gem.

‘Li.Li.Ta.Al’ is a short animated film that depicts a meaningless poem that has been forged according to nature and the beauty known by humanity.

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emerging cinema of change hosteD by northWestern university in qatarwith the events of the past two years in the Arab world in mind, this panel examines the role of films and filmmakers during times of social change. As both witnesses and participants, Arab filmmakers have recorded, interpreted and inspired change. while there is an established tradition in Arab cinema of addressing social change, a new movement with a focus on youth and gender issues has recently emerged. what are the characteristics of this

nascent movement? what role do these filmmakers play? what are their experiences? what types of social change are they advocating? To address these questions, this panel brings together a group of regionally known Arab filmmakers and artists from different generations and backgrounds. Their films represent at once the continuity of socially conscious films, and an evolving cinematic language and form.

going global: can bollyWooD films really cross over?

bollywood has witnessed some dramatic transformations over the last decade. The progress of technology and new models of film production, distribution and exhibition have given rise to a variety of innovative business models – and a growing audience base. This panel will trace the journey of commercial hindi films into the global arena, and address some key issues: why has bollywood so far been unable to appeal to a

broad global audience while smaller, independent Indian films continue to find international acclaim? how can bollywood take its product to viewers ouside and beyond the Indian diaspora? how can commercial hindi cinema reach the next level of audience saturation? And just as importantly, does it even need to?

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21 Nov / 4:00 Pm / k16-Oh / 35 QR

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the global lanDscape: making ‘the reluctant funDamentalist’

‘An Indian director making a film about a Pakistani man. That’s not an easy thing to do,’ says co-screenwriter mohsin hamid of mira Nair’s film based on his novel. ‘The Reluctant Fundamentalist’ is the second major international production to receive financing from doha Film Institute and screens at dTFF in the prestigious opening night spot.

Nair’s most ambitious project to date, the film depicts two very different worlds coming together through the central character’s journey. It was shot in five cities on three continents with a truly international crew and a cast of hollywood, Pakistani and Indian stars, led by Riz Ahmed, kate hudson, Om Puri, Shabana Azmi, Liev Schreiber and kiefer Sutherland.

documentarian marian Lacombe was on set to capture the process. dTFF

is pleased to present her exclusive behind-the-scenes documentary followed by a discussion with mira Nair.

Join us for a unique insight into the filmmaking process, and an exploration of the practical and creative elements of the production.

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in conversation: robert De niro

Robert de Niro is one of the greatest film actors of any generation, and has also secured great respect in his roles as director, producer and co-founder of New York City’s annual Tribeca Film Festival. The films in which he has

given memorable and often iconic performances over the course of his lauded career include some of the most significant works in the history of cinema. most recently, de Niro delivered an outstanding performance in david O. Russell’s ‘Silver Linings Playbook’, which met with huge success at its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, winning the coveted People’s Choice Award. In an intimate conversation with Tribeca Enterprises’ Chief Creative Officer Geoff Gilmore, de Niro will discuss some of the unique moments of his illustrious career.

18 Nov / 7:00 Pm / Sw-ART / 50 QR (PREmIUm)

18 Nov / 4:00 Pm / k16-Oh / 35 QR

khaleeJi films: overcoming stereotypes

Traditionally, storytelling has always played a central role in Arab culture. do khaleeji films rely on stereotypes, or are we at a turning point, looking to follow tradition and find new ways

of creative expression? Four film professionals from the Gulf region will discuss contemporary khaleeji storytelling and new regional and international influences on it.

21 Nov / 2:00 Pm / k16-Oh / 35 QR Nb: This panel will be conducted in Arabic with simultaneous English translation

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transmeDia: storytelling in the Digital ageAs technology develops, it affects the way we tell, understand and enjoy stories. Reading novels, watching movies or telling an amusing tale over dinner with friends now compete with online communication and device interaction. what happens when the traditional ways we tell and consume stories converge with new technologies?

From immersive games to interactive websites, multi-platform storytelling is becoming the new standard of audience engagement.

dTFF presents a look at how filmmakers and media creators are choosing to tell their stories in the new age of social media and technology.

Join a panel of industry experts who are pushing the boundaries of how we experience stories and what the future holds for gaming, film and storytelling in the 21st century.

‘valentino’s ghost’ extenDeD q&a With michael singh

brought up in India, director michael Singh lives in Los Angeles. he has written and produced documentaries, films and television series, and directed several short documentaries. In ‘valentino’s Ghost’, Singh explores the links between the images of Arabs and muslims provided by American mass media over the course of the past century, and American foreign policy in the middle East. To do so, he exploits a wealth of archival material, including images from classic films, news broadcasts and historical footage; interviewing

journalists, media experts and leading intellectuals as he tries to uncover the truth of the representation of Arabs in media and film. The film was an official selection of the venice Film Festival in September, where it generated a great deal of interest and dialogue. An extended Q&A session will be held after the film’s screening at dTFF allowing Singh and the audience can discuss the themes and issues raised in the film.

22 Nov / 6:30 Pm / k16-dT / 50 QR (PREmIUm)

19 Nov / 4:30 Pm / k16-Oh / 35 QR

‘no entry for men’ extenDeD q&a With ramboD Javan

Rambod Javan’s ‘No Entry for men’ met with huge success at the box office in Iran. A charming romantic comedy, it takes place in an all-girls’ school where, for the first time ever, a man is brought onto the teaching staff – and a hilarious battle of the sexes ensues. The film marks Javan’s second film as a director; prior to his film work, he directed television series. he is also a noted actor, known

in his native Iran for his stage, film and television work.

In an extended post-screening Q&A session, Javan will discuss ‘No Entry for men’ and field questions from the audience

19 Nov / 6:00 Pm / k16-dT / 50 QR (PREmIUm)

Express Yourself! Families and youth are invited to explore how artists express themselves in film. Through demonstrations and hands-on participation, this family panel will explore the use of animation, dance, music and art in the movies and encourage everyone to find the artist within themselves.

express yourself – family panel

24 Nov / 2:00 / k16-Oh / 35 QR

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festival events

dTFF’s Arab Film Competition acclaims the rising voices and established practitioners of the middle East and North Africa, honouring the best in narrative, documentary and short films from the region.

Awards will be presented in eight categories in a ceremony in Souq waqif’s Al Rayyan Theatre, attended by representatives from films in competition, special guests, regional industry representatives and the esteemed members of our Juries.

arab film competition aWarDs ceremony

Tunisian actress hend Sabry serves as Jury President for 2012. Renowned for her powerful performances and commitment to social issues, Sabry has helped shape the face of modern Arab cinema and is one of the most acclaimed stars of her generation.

The ceremony will feature a special performance by renowned Algerian jazz musician Safy boutella as part of our special tribute to Algeria. Join us to honour the voices of our region.

22 Nov / 7:00 Pm / Sw-ART / 50 QR

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we are also excited to present free screenings of ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ and ‘Cinema Paradiso’ (see page 38) at the Sony Open-Air Cinema on the esplanade.

kids’ red carpet

kids will feel like movie stars on a special kids’ red carpet at screenings of two highly anticipated films.

23 Nov / 5:00 Pm / ‘Asterix and Obelix’: In britain 3d’ / k16-Oh / 35 QR

24 Nov / 5:00 Pm / ‘Rise of the Guardians’ / k16-Oh / 35 QR

For more information about Family days events, please visit dohafilminstitute.com

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Arab hip hop is giving voice to a youth-led movement for change, echoing the hopes, dreams and frustrations of the Arab people. In celebration of ‘Lyrics Revolt’ (page 24), we proudly present some of the best hip-hop artists from the mENA region in a free concert.

Cairo trio Arabian knightz pride themselves on Arab unity, displaying a vast repertoire of popular tracks with souped-up beats and catchy riffs, combining old-school Arabic music with contemporary, new-school flavour hip hop. half-Lebanese, half-Algerian Lynn Fattouh aka mC Lix aka malikah first hit the Lebanese hip-hop scene at the tender age of 16.

arab hip hop concert

She raps in Arabic and English, and has honed her skills as an R&b and dance vocalist over the last five years, regularly performing in Lebanon and as far afield as the United States and Canada. Omar Offendum is a Syrian-American hip-hop artist, educator, designer, poet and peace activist. he was born in Saudi Arabia, raised in washington, dC, and currently lives in Los Angeles. he has toured the world, and most recently created several critically acclaimed songs about the popular democratic uprisings throughout the mENA region.

Professor bruce browne from the Community College of Qatar presents a lecture that is the final installment of dFI’s five-week Film Appreciation Course. The lecture explores the use

Dfi film appreciation lecture: the use of sounD in filmmaking

18 Nov / 7:00 Pm / katara building 18

of sound in filmmaking, using clips from classic films to demonstrate diegetic vs. non-diegetic sound, voiceover narration, and the balance of dialogue with music.

18 Nov / 9:30 Pm / katara FREE , Co-hosted by: Northwestern University in Qatar


family days

bring the whole family to enjoy films, activities and fun during four days of dTFF. All non-screening events at Family days are free and offer activities for kids of all ages.

Enjoy live entertainment, creative workshops and interactive experiences in locations throughout katara Cultural village.

21–22 Nov / 4:00 Pm–10:00 Pm / katara FREE

A weekend of exciting opportunities for families to play, learn and enjoy. Each day will be a different experience of going ‘on location’ to discover filmmaking activities, workshops and more. Children will make their own film credentials and create a storyboard to plan their adventure for the day. Offerings include free film screenings, arts and crafts, rocket-making, sports, storytelling, puppetry, music, dance, kite-making and more. Shows and performances will highlight Qatari customs, crafts and traditions, and the talent of local youth.

23 Nov / 2:00 Pm–midnight / katara FREE 24 Nov / noon–8:00 Pm / katara FREE

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Posters have long been a visual tool of politics. In the world of cinema, this medium is a static representation of a series of plans, plots, moving images, scripts and characters. This exhibition is presented by katara Art Center as a companion to dTFF’s Tribute to Algeria programme. It explores the relationship between selected posters of key films that made Algerian film history, and stills from the films themselves. This frames the aesthetics of a socio-political context that has evolved through the years and reflects the thriving independent cinema that has been established in the region.

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15 Nov–15 dec / katara Art Center FREE

Opening Reception / 15 Nov / 7:00 Pm All welcome


57festival information

beginning 31 October at 2:00 Pm, tickets are on sale 24 hours a day at dohafilminstitute.com/filmfestival

ticket prices

A physical ticket is required to gain entry to all ticketed screenings, doha Talks Panels and master Classes.

Regular Screening and Regular doha Talks Tickets – 35 Qr

Regular Screening and Regular doha Talks Student discount – 25 Qr

Premium Screening and Premium doha Talks Tickets – 50 Qr

Premium Screening and Premium doha Talks Student discount – 40 Qr

Nb: Online and in person, customers may purchase a maximum of six (6) tickets per screening or event per order.

dtff ticket outlet aNd timiNgs*

dtff lounge ticket outlet

city center mall, west bay

wed, 31 Oct–Sat, 17 Nov:2:00 Pm–9:00 Pm (Sat–wed)2:00 Pm–10:00 Pm (Thurs–Fri)Nb: This ticketing location will be closed after Sat, 17 November.

dfi katara drama theatre ticket

outlet, katara, building 16

wednesday, 31 October2:00 Pm–8:00 PmThurs, 1 Nov–Fri, 16 Nov1:00 Pm–8:00 Pm dailyNb: This Ticket Outlet is subject to temporary location changes within katara.

dtff souq waqif main box office

located across from the al mirqab

hotel

Thurs, 8 Nov–Fri, 16 Nov:4:00 Pm–10:00 Pm dailySat, 17 Nov: 12:00 Pm–3:00 PmSun, 18 Nov– Sat, 24 Nov:2:00 Pm–10:00 Pm daily

dtff katara main box office

katara, building 12

Sat, 17 Nov: 1:00 Pm–8:00 PmSun, 18 Nov–Sat, 24 Nov:2:00 Pm – 11:00 Pm daily

dfi museum of islamic art ticket

outlet

Sun, 18 Nov–Sat, 24 Nov:2:00 Pm – 9:00 Pm daily

during the Festival (Saturday, 17 November to Saturday, 24 November), ticket outlets at all screening or ticketed event venues will open approximately one hour prior to an event’s start time. Please note that all events at the Sony Open-Air Cinema are free (limited seating; first-come, first-served) and do not require tickets.

* Ticket outlets may occasionally have reduced hours due to special events. Please visit dohafilminstitute.com/filmfestival for updated timings and information.

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pearl pass aNd dfi 8 card

pearl pass: 1,500 Qr (while supplies last) • One(1)tickettotheOpeningNight

Screening and one (1) invitation to the Opening Night Party at Souq waqif

• One(1)tickettotheAwardsCeremony on 22 November

• One(1)tickettotheClosingFilmon23 November

• Selectuptotwenty(20)ticketstoany Premium screening, Regular Priced screening, or ticketed doha Talks event. (maximum two (2) tickets per screening; no overlapping screenings; requests are subject to availability)

• PersonalisedFestivalaccreditationallowing access to doha Talks Industry Events.

• PearlPassholdersreceiveaDTFFwelcome bag including the Festival catalogue

dfi 8 card: 200 Qr

(while supplies last) • Selectuptoeight(8)ticketstoany

Regular Priced screening or Regular Priced doha Talks event (maximum two (2) tickets per screening; no overlapping screenings; requests are subject to availability. This package does not include access to Opening Night, Closing Film, Premium screenings or Premium doha Talks events)

rush sales

For sold-out screenings and events, a Rush Sales line will form at the event venue approximately 45 minutes prior to the event’s start time. Admission will begin approximately five minutes before the start time and is based on availability. Admission is not guaranteed. Rush Sales are cash only and are limited to one ticket per person.

rules aNd regulatioNs for Ticket holders, Pearl Pass holders and dFI 8 Card holders:• DiscountedAdmission,PearlPass

and dFI 8 Card sales are limited to dTFF Ticket Outlets Only

• Everyonemustpresentatickettoaccess screenings and/or events. A pass or card alone does not grant admission

• Alltickets,passesandticketcardsare subject to availability

• Toguaranteeadmission,allticketand pass holders must be in line at the venue at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled event/screening time.

• Nochildrenundertheageofeightwill be admitted to any ticketed event except for special Family Programming

• Childrenbetween8and12yearsof age must be accompanied by an adult for all dTFF screenings and events

•No refunds. No exchanges.

No reprints.

souQ waQif

ThE AL RAY YAN ThEATRE and

ThE AL RAY YAN ROOFTOP are located in the Al mirqab hotel• AlRayyanTheatre(Sw-ART)• AlRayyanRooftop(Sw-ARR)

museum of islamic art

ThE mUSEUm OF ISL AmIC ART

AUdITORIUm is located to the left after entering through the main entrance of the museum of Islamic Art.•MuseumofIslamicArtAuditorium

(mIA-A)

ThE dFI CINEmA is located in the museum of Islamic Art Park. You do not need to enter the museum to access this theatre.• DFICinema–MuseumofIslamicArt

Park (mIA-dC)

screening venuesk atara

k ATARA bUILdING 16

The entrance to the theatres in building 16 is directly across from the entrance to building 12, and is to the right when exiting the main parking facility.• KataraOperaHouse(k16-Oh)• KataraDramaTheatre(k16-dT)

k ATARA bUILdING 12

building 12, located directly across from the entrance to building 16, is also home to the katara main box office. It is to the left when exiting the main parking facility.• Katara12TheatreA(k12-A)• Katara12TheatreB(k12-b)

SONY OPEN-AIR CINEmA

The Sony Open-Air Cinema is located on the south end of the promenade at katara. All programming at this venue will be free and on a first-come, first-served basis. • Katara(k-SOAC)

See map on following pages.


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Films at dTFF are not edited or censored. viewer discretion is advised and guided by the rating system outlined bellow.

based on content, all films in the Festival have been assigned an approved rating from the ministry of Culture.

g – General AudienceSuitable for all audiences. pg – Parental GuidanceParental guidance is advised for viewers 13 years old and under. Some material may not be suitable for young children.

film rating system15 – Parental guidance is advised, suitable for viewers 15 years old and over. viewers under 15 years old will not admitted unless accompanied by an individual over 18 years of age. Some material may not be suitable for youth audiences. (Graphic scenes of a violent nature, some disturbing images, no adult/sexual content.) 18 – viewers under 18 years old are not admitted unless accompanied by an individual over 18 years of age. Some material may not be suitable for minors. (mature content warning.)

travel time

The estimated travel time between katara and Souq waqif or the museum of Islamic Art is as much as one hour, depending on the time of day. Travel between the museum and Souq waqif may take up to 30 minutes.

parkiNg

At Souq waqif, we highly recommend using the Royals mosque underground parking lot on Al Rayyan Road, just west of the Souq waqif. during the Festival, there will be parking available at katara, and limited parking at the museum of Islamic Art.

transportation informationtraNsportatioN services

dTFF provides a Festival shuttle connecting all screening venues. The shuttle runs approximately every 15 minutes from 8:00 Am to 1:00 Am, and will stop at katara, the museum of Islamic Art and Souq waqif.

For more details, please pick up the Festival Shuttle Guide.

Unless otherwise noted, all films are shown in their original language, with English and Arabic subtitles as necessary. Translators will be onsite for all panels and Q&A sessions.

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8 billion 25

Almuqana3 25

Angel in June 26

Angels’ Share, The 29

Asham: A man Called hope 15

Asterix & Obelix: In britain 3d 37

bader 25

bidoon 22

blue dive 23

brains of Empowerment 25

brave hearted will Take the bride, The 37

Caught in the web 29

Children of heaven 37

Children of Sarajevo 29

Cinema Paradiso 38

Crazy Calm 26

day in 1959, A 22

deep Long breath, A 18

deep, The 30

die welt 15

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 38

Embers 18

Everybody in Our Family 30

Fidaï 18

Forgotten, The 21

Full Circle 30

Ghazil – The Story of Rashed & Jawaher 25

God’s horses 15

Goodbye morocco 16

his Name 24

hunt, The 31

hystoria 24

I 26

In the Shadow of a man 19

Ismail 21

January 28 24

Just the wind 31

kon-Tiki 31

kuma 32

L’mrayet 21

Lebanese Rocket Society, The 19

Li.Li.Ta.Al 42

Lockdown: Red moon Escape 26

Lyrics Revolt 24

maqloubeh 21

more Than honey 32

motorway 32

my Neighbor Totoro 38

myn bala – warriors of the Steppe 33

No Entry for men 39

Nouba of the women of mont Chenoua, The 27

O my body! 20

Omar Gatlato 27

Omra with Friends 25

Pipe dreams 21

Plan b 25

Playground Chronicles 16

Professor 16

Rafea: Solar mama 20

Rain 25

Reality 33

Reluctant Fundamentalist, The 13

Repentant, The 17

Rise of the Guardians 3d 14

Rome Rather Than You 28

Sanctity 22

Searching for Sugar man 33

Seven Psychopaths 39

Silver Linings Playbook 39

Storm Surfers 3d 40

Tall as the baobab Tree 34

Tariq 22

Theatre Night 25

Thursday Till Sunday 34

Till I breathe This Life 40

Town of Runners 34

Traces 42

Trances 40

Transient 24

Tsunami and the Cherry blossom, The 42

Tunnel, The 23

valentino’s Ghost 35

venus and Serena 35

wall, The 23

what maisie knew 35

what the day Owes the Night 41

when They Slept 23

white Tiger 36

winds of the Aurès, The 28

worker, The 25

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