Dubai International Film Festival
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The Dubai International Film Festival was a major annual film festival in the United Arab Emirates that showcased regional and international cinema and honored filmmakers and actors with prestigious awards.
All labels observed (4)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Dubai International Film Festival canonical | 9 |
| Dubai Film Forum | 1 |
| Dubai Film Market | 1 |
| Dubai International Film Festival awards program | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Dubai International Film Festival Context triple: [Lifetime Achievement Award at the Dubai International Film Festival, presentedBy, Dubai International Film Festival]
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A.
Fajr International Film Festival
The Fajr International Film Festival is Iran’s premier annual film event, showcasing domestic and international cinema and serving as a major cultural occasion in Tehran’s film industry calendar.
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Cairo International Film Festival
The Cairo International Film Festival is a major annual film festival held in Cairo, Egypt, recognized as one of the leading and longest-running cinematic events in the Middle East and Africa.
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C.
Ajyal Film Festival
Ajyal Film Festival is an annual Doha-based film festival focused on youth and family audiences, featuring international screenings, juried competitions, and community-focused cultural events.
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D.
Alexandria International Film Festival
The Alexandria International Film Festival is a prominent Egyptian film festival held annually in Alexandria, showcasing regional and international cinema with a special focus on Mediterranean and Arab films.
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E.
One World Film Festival
One World Film Festival is an international human rights documentary film festival held annually in Prague, showcasing films and discussions focused on social justice, democracy, and civil liberties.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Dubai International Film Festival Target entity description: The Dubai International Film Festival was a major annual film festival in the United Arab Emirates that showcased regional and international cinema and honored filmmakers and actors with prestigious awards.
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A.
Fajr International Film Festival
The Fajr International Film Festival is Iran’s premier annual film event, showcasing domestic and international cinema and serving as a major cultural occasion in Tehran’s film industry calendar.
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B.
Cairo International Film Festival
The Cairo International Film Festival is a major annual film festival held in Cairo, Egypt, recognized as one of the leading and longest-running cinematic events in the Middle East and Africa.
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C.
Ajyal Film Festival
Ajyal Film Festival is an annual Doha-based film festival focused on youth and family audiences, featuring international screenings, juried competitions, and community-focused cultural events.
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D.
Alexandria International Film Festival
The Alexandria International Film Festival is a prominent Egyptian film festival held annually in Alexandria, showcasing regional and international cinema with a special focus on Mediterranean and Arab films.
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E.
One World Film Festival
One World Film Festival is an international human rights documentary film festival held annually in Prague, showcasing films and discussions focused on social justice, democracy, and civil liberties.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
annual event
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film festival ⓘ |
| aim |
to promote Arab cinema
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to showcase international films ⓘ to support emerging filmmakers ⓘ |
| country | United Arab Emirates ⓘ |
| dissolvedOrAbolished | 2018 ⓘ |
| endTime | 2017 ⓘ |
| focus |
international cinema
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regional cinema ⓘ |
| genre | film ⓘ |
| hasAward |
Best Documentary Award
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Best Feature Film Award ⓘ Best Short Film Award ⓘ
linked to:
Best Short Film
Lifetime Achievement Award ⓘ Muhr Arab Awards ⓘ Muhr AsiaAfrica Awards ⓘ Muhr Awards ⓘ People’s Choice Award ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Dubai Film Forum
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linked to:
Dubai International Film Festival
Dubai Film Market ⓘ
linked to:
Dubai International Film Festival
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| inception | 2004 ⓘ |
| industry | film industry ⓘ |
| language |
Arabic
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English ⓘ |
| location | Dubai ⓘ |
| notableFor |
attracting global film stars
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hosting international premieres ⓘ promoting Arab filmmakers ⓘ |
| organizer |
Dubai Film and TV Commission
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Dubai Media City ⓘ |
| program |
Arab film competition
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documentary competition ⓘ galas ⓘ industry panels ⓘ international film competition ⓘ masterclasses ⓘ retrospectives ⓘ short film competition ⓘ workshops ⓘ |
| recurs | annually ⓘ |
| regionServed |
Middle East
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North Africa ⓘ South Asia ⓘ |
| sponsor |
Dubai Duty Free
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Emirates ⓘ |
| startTime | 2004 ⓘ |
| typicalTimeOfYear | December ⓘ |
| venue |
Dubai Media City Amphitheatre
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Madinat Jumeirah ⓘ Mall of the Emirates ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Subject: Dubai International Film Festival Description of subject: The Dubai International Film Festival was a major annual film festival in the United Arab Emirates that showcased regional and international cinema and honored filmmakers and actors with prestigious awards.
Referenced by (12)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Lifetime Achievement Award at the Dubai International Film Festival
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presentedBy
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Dubai International Film Festival
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Lifetime Achievement Award at the Dubai International Film Festival
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partOf
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Dubai International Film Festival awards program
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linked to: Dubai International Film Festival
Lifetime Achievement Award at the Dubai International Film Festival
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sponsor
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Dubai International Film Festival
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linked to: Dubai International Film Festival
linked to: Dubai International Film Festival
Dubai International Film Festival organizing committee
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responsibleFor
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Dubai International Film Festival
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Dubai International Film Festival organizing committee
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organizes
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Dubai International Film Festival
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Dubai International Film Festival organizing committee
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operatesWithin
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Dubai International Film Festival
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subject linked to:
documentary The Last Impresario