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A refreshed Black Box Cinema project by the celebrated Emirati filmmaker Nawaf Al Janahi, is currently being featured at the 27th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre, (ADNEC), which opened on Wednesday and runs until May 2.
ADIBF is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and organised by Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority, TCA Abu Dhabi.
Comprising a diverse selection of Emirati and Arabic short films, the Black Box Cinema programme was developed exclusively as a platform to highlight the local cinema scene, filmmaking artistry, and new talent across the UAE and the wider region.
At this year’s edition of the fair, the Black Box Cinema features 15 films from 7 Arab nations; UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Palestine, Tunisia, Lebanon, and Egypt, which will offer visitors insight into the creative vision of filmmakers as they cover a variety of relevant topics across contemporary society.
Featured films such as “Congratulations”, “The Waiting Room” and “The Choice” touch on the subject of how families deal with secrets, loss and
opportunity amongst themselves.