Dubai’s only independent cinema is throwing it back with classic films from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s
In an ode to classic cinema, Dubai’s only independent cinema, Cinema Akil, is throwing it back with a slate of award-winning film favourites from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s with a summer program of classic movies.
Running until 25 September, the screenings will be a real treat for cinephiles, with cult favourites Psycho, Scarface, Back To The Future, Bladerunner, Goodfellas, The Exorcist and Clueless all appearing in their full glory on the silver screen.
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The diverse program will also showcase various award-winning world-cinema titles from Italy, South Korea, Senegal, Germany and France in collaboration with the Italian Institute of Culture in Abu Dhabi, the Korean Cultural Centre in Abu Dhabi, the Goethe Institut and Institute Français. The program includes Paris, Texas (1984), The Housemaid (1960) and Touki Bouki (1973) by Djibril Diop Mambéty, a film that was recently referenced by Beyonce and Jay-Z on their 2018 ‘On The Run II’ tour.
Speaking on the significance of classic cinema, founder of Cinema Akil, Butheina Kazim said, “With the summer travel season upon us, Cinema Akil is travelling through time in our longest repertory program yet. Building on the success of our 2020 summer travel-themed classics program. In 2021, we’re harnessing that power of cinema that allows audiences to travel to places, universes, life experiences and through time. We wanted to offer our audience of film lovers a wonderful opportunity to catch their all-time favourite films or discover classic cinema they’ve always wanted to see on the big screen right here in Dubai.”
The program spans genres from horror, sci-fi, romance and drama films, beginning with the 1960s in June and concluding in September with the 1990s.
All films included in the Cinema Akil Dubai program can be found at www.cinemaakil.com
Dscvr: Cinema Akil, Warehouse 68, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai (04 223 1139). @cinemaakil
