The Al Qattara Cinema will mark a historic step in the growing strength of Emirati-Israeli relations with the film event for the first time bringing together filmmakers from the two countries in celebration of shared experiences. 

Organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), in collaboration with Image Nation and Jerusalem Sam Spiegel Film School (JSFS), the popular film festival will be a virtual screening event and will display four Emirati and four Israeli short films. 

The event will provide a virtual cinematic platform that will celebrate talented creators by bringing them closer to new audiences and draw attention to cultural relations between the two countries' communities and arts sectors. For list of full film schedules.

The Film screenings will be streamed live on Abu Dhabi Culture channel on YouTube. Films will be in Arabic, English, and Hebrew. To enjoy the films showcased at Al Qattara Cinema, you can click here.