The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) opened in spectacular fashion at the prestigious Madinat Jumeirah on December 7.
A Red Carpet Opening Gala was held for the international premiere of political thriller, ‘Miss Sloane’ from renowned British director John Madden who was there to present his film.
The film was the first of more than 150 diverse titles from 55 countries to be showcased at this year’s Festival.
The festival was attended by the presence of His Highness Shaikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Silver screen legends from near and far were also seen gracing the red carpet including Samuel L. Jackson, Gabriel Yared, Rekha, and Tuba Büyüstün, Ranveer Singh, Vaani Kapoor, John Madden, Jake Lacy, Tyrese Gibson, Elham Chahine, Nelly Karim Bassem El Samra, Magdy Ahmed Ali, Fadi Abi Samra, Hend Sabri, Amjad Rasheed, Darin Sallam, Yousra, Yousry Nasrallah Ulrike Ottinger, Basil Khalil, Saleh Bakri, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Ann Marie Fleming, Salem Ibrahimi, Adel Khouzam, and Marianna Khoury.