Gallery: BAFTA Goes to the Arab World

Wednesday 25 June

In a series of special events, BAFTA celebrated Arab cinema’s unique contribution to the global film industry and World Cinema.

Ibrahim El Batout

'Eye of the Sun' director Ibrahim El Batout attends the opening night party
Maysoon Pahachi

Film-maker Maysoon Pahachi speaks to the press at the event
Abdulhamid Juma

Abdulhamid Juma, Chairman of the Dubai International Film Festival
Ali Jaffar and Mona Deeley

Ali Jaffar and Mona Deeley, programmers of BAFTA Goes to the Arab World
Shivania Pandya

Shivania Pandya (centre), Managing Director of the Dubai International Film Festival
BAFTA Goes to the Arab World

Ian Thomson of McAinsh Consulting, PR consultants for BAFTA Goes to the Arab World
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Attendees enjoy the opening night party of BAFTA Goes to the Arab World
BAFTA Goes to the Arab World

Attendees enjoy the opening night party of BAFTA Goes to the Arab World
BAFTA Goes to the Arab World

Attendees enjoy the opening night party of BAFTA Goes to the Arab World
BAFTA Goes to the Arab World

Attendees enjoy the opening night party of BAFTA Goes to the Arab World
BAFTA Goes to the Arab World

Attendees enjoy the opening night party of BAFTA Goes to the Arab World
BAFTA Goes to the Arab World

Attendees enjoy the opening night party of BAFTA Goes to the Arab World