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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241006
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SUMMARY:Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF)
DESCRIPTION:SIFF is back for its eleventh edition with an expanded official selection of 98 films (last year had just over 80) selected from 1\,834 submissions from 73 countries. Zimbabwe takes part for the first time; Palestine’s selection as Guest of Honor makes good sense\, given both consistent success of Palestinian films and the miserable situation in the country. Sheikha Jawaher bint Abdullah Al Qasimi\, DG of the Festival noteds that “Palestinian cinema continues to deliver thought-provoking\, visually captivating works that reflect the pulse of Palestinian society”. \nThe Green Carpet platform\, a highlight of the festival\, will feature four premieres – Amakor\, a Kuwaiti comedy drama directed by Ahmed Al-Khodary; The Trainers\, an Italian film directed by Andrea Joplin; The Teacher\, directed by the British-Palestinian filmmaker Farah Nabulsi (reviewed as “riveting\, eye-opening … an intimate exploration of life in occupied Palestine” by The Hollywood Reporter); and Diplodocus\, an engaging animation about a little green dinosaur from the Polish filmmaker Wojtek Wawszczyk (above). \nThere’s a good selection of films in competition – 11 in the International Short Films category\, 17 Arabic shorts\, 14 animated shorts\, four animated features and a dozen live-action features\, 11 documentaries\, 19 in the student category\, and a cheery 10  for Films Made by Children and Young People. \nThe festival’s film market includes some practical workshops including a panel session on independent film distribution and another on the future of the Palestinian narrative in cinema. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/sharjah-international-film-festival-for-children-and-youth-siff/
LOCATION:Vox Cinema\, City Center Al Zahia\, University Road\, Al Zahia\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Family/kids,Festival,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241007T190000
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SUMMARY:Estas Tonne
DESCRIPTION:This is the Dubai stop on Eastas Tonne’s current international tour\, with one concert in each city – Yerevan\, Tbilisi\, Athens\, Istanbul\, Limassol\, and Dubai. Born in Ukraine\, he does not identify himself with any particular nation; he says that he is a citizen of the whole world\, and certainly there are manifold influences in his guitar playing – classical flamenco\, even electronica. He describes himself as a modern troubadour\, a well-travelled and virtuosic player with a highly emotional approach that easily veers into the spiritual. As the blurb puts it\, “the main feature of Estas Tonne’s musical mission is its awakening\, unifying\, healing\, and transformational aspects”. \nAs usual with Zabell Theatre gigs\, the admission price includes a 20% discount on F&B at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/estas-tonne/
LOCATION:Zabeel Theatre\, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray\, Palm Jumeirah West Crescent\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241007T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241007T210000
DTSTAMP:20241003T074529Z
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SUMMARY:Didi: dir Sean Wang (2024)
DESCRIPTION:For his feature debut\, winner of the 2024 Sundance Film Festival Audience Award\, Sean Wang has crafted a poignant and humorous narrative that captures the essence of adolescence in California circa 2008. Thirteen-year-old Chris navigates the treacherous waters of teenage life\, from awkward dating to ruining friendships\, while discovering a passion for skateboard filming. Wang’s background in documentary lends authenticity and an insightful touch\, reminding us that the journey to self-discovery is paved with both laughter and tears.
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/didi-dir-sean-wang-2024/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241007T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241007T210000
DTSTAMP:20241003T080008Z
CREATED:20241003T080008Z
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SUMMARY:Young Frankenstein: dir Mel Brooks (1974)
DESCRIPTION:The cast and director are obviously having great fun in this affectionate tribute to the classic Hollywood monster movies of the 1930s and 40s. Gene Wilder is the titular inheritor of his grandfather’s Transylvanian castle\, where he attempts to recreate his famous ancestor’s attempts to reanimate a dead body. It has all the usual (perhaps in this case slightly unusual) suspects: the reluctant scientist has a high-strung fiancé (Madeleine Kahn)\, there’s a pop-eyed shifty humpback called Igor (Marty Feldman) and a dizzy lab assistant (Terri Garr)\, the castle has a hideous head housekeeper (Cloris Leachman)\, and\, of course\, there’s a monster – albeit one with a kind heart (Peter Boyle).
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/young-frankenstein-dir-mel-brooks/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241007T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241007T220000
DTSTAMP:20240826T141331Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Comedy: This Is Impro
DESCRIPTION:Exactly what it says: a regular Monday evening of scenes\, stories and narrative improvisation influenced by audience suggestions and featuring the Courtyard Playhouse’s most experienced improv performers plus guests. Classic Courtyard improv. It’s free\, but you need to put your name on the guestlist (via the website) – it’s first-come first-served\, so get there early enough to grab a seat.
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/monday-night-comedy-this-is-impro-25/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Improv
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241007T213000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241007T223000
DTSTAMP:20241002T143021Z
CREATED:20241002T073221Z
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SUMMARY:Nigel Ng: The Haiyaa World Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Malaysian stand-up and actor\, progenitor of the wildly successful Uncle Roger YouTube sensation (a lockdown hit with Roger policing other people’s Asian cookery for laughs\, it has over half a billion views and is currently being developed as an animated series) is in town for one night with a reprise of his successful world tour show (100+ performances). His on-stage persona is likeable\, and if his comedy tends towards the Asians-do-this tropes his delivery is assured and his banter is great.
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/nigel-ng-the-haiyaa-world-tour/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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