Ten diverse films supported by the Doha Film Institute selected for the 78th Venice Film Festival

One of the largest selections of films funded by DFI to be shown at the festival, the diverse line up includes six exciting works from the Arab world including the first-ever Yemeni film selected for the official shorts film competition.

Ten films supported by the Doha Film Institute (DFI) have been selected to screen at the 2021 Venice International Film Festival, from September 1 to 11. One of the largest selections of films funded by DFI to be shown at the festival, the diverse line up includes six exciting works from the Arab world including the first-ever Yemeni film selected for the official shorts film competition. Continuing to build on DFI’s track record of showcasing Arab talent to an international audience, Shaima al-Tamimi sets history as the director of the first Yemeni film – Don't Get Too Comfortable – selected for competition at an international film event. “We are incredibly proud to showcase ten films backed by DFI at the Venice Film Festival this year, underlining our commitment to support emerging Arab talent and filmmakers from across the globe. The selection includes thought-provoking works by new voices in global cinema and established names that offer fresh perspectives on life that reflect human hopes, aspirations, and challenges,” DFI CEO Fatma Hassan Alremaihi said in a press statement.