Amplifying voices from Qatar’s growing national film industry, the Doha Film Institute’s (DFI) eighth Ajyal Film Festival will present 16 inspiring films by Qatari directors and Qatar-based filmmakers as part of the popular Made in Qatar programme presented by … [Read more...]
Turnout at cinema halls ‘good’
The two cinemas at West End Park are receiving good patronage from cine-goers in the country’s Asian expatriate communities. A senior official of the company, which operates the complex housing the two screens, said the halls have occupancy rates of 80% to 100% on Thursdays and Fridays, and between 40% and 50% on other days. … [Read more...]
Renovated Gulf Cinema likely to reopen in four months
The Gulf Cinema complex in Najma, the country’s oldest film screening facility, will be reopened possibly around Eid al-Adha later this year after renovation. The cinema has been closed since the beginning of 2013. via Renovated Gulf Cinema likely to reopen in four months. … [Read more...]
Asian cinegoers rue closure of ‘affordable’ Gulf Cinema complex
A large number of Asian expatriates are unable to catch their favourite movie stars in action these days as the landmark Gulf Cinema complex has downed shutters, at least for now. While those who run the complex say the closure is only temporary as some “urgent work” is being undertaken to renovate the place, nobody seems to know … [Read more...]
Cinema firm to operate new 12-screen multiplex
The Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Company (QCFDC) signed an agreement yesterday with Doha's Pin Point Holdings to operate the 12-screen multiplex at Tawar Mall in Duhail area. … [Read more...]
