Running until September, the line-up includes 17 classics from around the world.
Summer in Dubai is a whole other vibe. While dining outdoors might not be the best idea, it’s the perfect time to enjoy some classic films, and Cinema Akil has come to your rescue.
Running until 20 September at the Alserkal Avenue location, Cinema Akil marks brings back its annual Summer of Classics programme, rolling out 17 movies for you to watch. From thrillers to romantic comedies, the line-up up movies is one that you are guaranteed to enjoy.
Watch Ali: Fear Eats the Soul, a touching love story that challenges societal norms, or City of God, which captures the lives of two kids from Rio’s slums. Hugh Grant charms in Four Weddings and a Funeral, discovering love’s true meaning whereas Goodbye, Children, set in World War II, explores innocence and betrayal.
Hiroshima, Mon Amour delves into complex human connections and historical scars and similarly, Lion of the Desert honours Omar Mukhtar’s fight for freedom. If you’re into Korean dramas, then the South Korean thriller called Oldboy is one that you definitely need to catch, as it follows a brutal quest for revenge.
Ratcatcher takes you to 1970s Glasgow, where young James navigates life in the rugged streets, while Paris, Texas explores themes of regret and reconciliation as Travis Henderson searches for his family.
The line-up continues with The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser, a story of identity and compassion, and The Last Emperor, chronicling the life of China’s last emperor. The Sixth Sense offers a supernatural twist if you’re looking for a horror flick this summer, while The Sleeping Car Murders unravels a thrilling whodunit on a Paris-bound train. And if that wasn’t enough, The Things of Life examines past decisions and relationships.
Cinema Akil’s Summer of Classic features movies for all ages. So grab your friends and popcorn, and get ready to enjoy a cinematic summer.
GO: Visit https://cinemaakil.com for more information.
