February 17, 2008
Cinema that megaplexes shy away from and DVD shops don’t dare carry!
Mondays at 7:30pm /Feb 18th to Mar 31st
Curator: Mahmoud Kaabour
Recognizing the sparse distribution of International Cinema and the subsequent frustrations of films aficionados in Dubai, award-winning filmmaker Mahmoud Kaabour (”Being Osama”) and the Jam Jar are proud to host an eclectic 6-week long series of international Art house films that will provoke, enrich and entertain!
Mahmovies! is an old personal tradition for filmmaker Mahmoud Kaabour, his close friends often squatting in his residence for long nights to watch obscure titles and international hits that he’s acquired through travel, film festivals, and filmmaker friends. With the crown getting too big for his few sofas, Mr. Kaabour is happ to bring this tradition to The Jam Jar, where Dubai’s film community can join in experiencing films that truly honor the art of Filmmaking. Screenings will start at 7:30pm and will be preceded by a brief introduction by Mr. Kaabour.
Screening Schedules
Feb 18, 2008: The Kid Stays in the Picture - Nanette Burstein and Brett Morgan (2002)
Feb 25, 2008: Intacto - Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (2001)
Mar 3, 2008: American Splendour - Shari Springer Burman and Robert Pulcini (2003)
Mar 10, 2008: My Best Friend - Werner Herzog (1999)
Mar 17, 2008: No Screening
Mar 24, 2008: Falling from Earth - Chadi Zeneddine (2007) (Director present at screening)
Mar 31, 2008: TV Iraqi Style - Christian Trumble (2005)
Mahmovies is a free event for 18 years and above.
Mahmovies is co-sponsored by 3 Degrees and traffic.
To attend please RSVP: ije@thejamjardubai.com (Limited seats!)
See Location Map and Lineup for the February 2008 at www.thejamjardubai.com