How to make the most of Diff 2015

The 12th edition of the Dubai International Film Festival gets under way tonight with a gala screening that marks the regional premiere of Lenny Abrahamson’s Oscar-tipped drama, Room.

Based on Emma Donoghue’s 2010 novel of the same name, it stars Brie Larson as a mother who is held prisoner for five years in a small room with her young son Jack (played by Jacob Tremblay, who is due to walk the red carpet).

The invite-only gala raises the curtain on one of the cultural and social highlights of the UAE calendar. Film fans can look forward to eight days of celebrity appearances, glitzy parties, filmmaking panels, industry discussions and, of course, a treasure trove of world cinema.

With so much packed into eight days, it can be hard to know where to start, so here is our simple guide to getting the most out of the festival, highlighting the key attractions.

Original article by Chris Newbould

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How to make the most of Diff 2015