Do You Love Me
New Release

Do You Love Me

Through 70 years of found footage, home movies, and media archives, Beirut's vibrant soul emerges - revealing intimate moments of joy and loss that shaped Lebanon's cultural memory, despite the absence of official records.

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A Sad And Beautiful World
New Release

A Sad And Beautiful World

A sweeping romantic drama set in Beirut, following childhood sweethearts Nino and Yasmina as they reunite in adulthood and face the difficult choice between building a life together amid Lebanon’s ongoing turmoil or leaving their homeland behind.

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Power Ballad
New Release

Power Ballad

When Rick, a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick's songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves -- even if it means risking everything he cares about.

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Cotton Queen
New Release

Cotton Queen

In a Sudanese cotton-farming village, a teenage girl confronts modern development and tradition while fighting for her community and self-determination.

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HomeGrown Guide
Cinema Akil's (Imperfect)

HomeGrown Guide

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Qissa’ Go and Aleph Collective presents Festival of South Asia – a program that celebrates South Asia and the Muslim world.

Join us on December 6th at 3 PM for the exclusive screening of PAKISTAN CHOWK – a documentary exploring the urban intervention by architect & heritage consultant Marvi Mazhar to bring the pre-partition era chowk back to its former charm.

Aleph Collective is proud to announce its flagship project, ‘ALEPH – A Caravan Serai for South Asia & the Muslim World’ A traveling festival coming this summer! Focused on South Asia and the Muslim world at large, under the theme THE ROOT OF EVERYTHING, the inaugural edition will be held in Dubai!

Be it food or ecology, heritage to public art, literature, films, theatre and music to tech & science, everything will come together to engage, have authentic conversations, collaborate, and create with the  195+ nationalities that we call community.

But what’s even better is that you get to have a taste of what’s to come in the months prior. Mark your calendars for our first pop-up weekend and come, be a part of our caravan!

After the film, we have a Q&A via video call with the director.

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REEL PALESTINE 8TH EDITION
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REEL PALESTINE 8TH EDITION

01/27/2022 – 02/05/2022

Bayt Presents the 8th Edition of Reel Palestine Film Festival 

Reel Palestine returns for its eighth edition from January 28th – February 6th, 2022, collaborating with our long-term partner Cinema Akil, the GCC’s first arthouse cinema. The festival will premiere films from Palestine and its diaspora by award-winning international directors and up and coming first-time filmmakers, featuring intimate stories of exile, resistance, and the love that encapsulates the human experience when identifying with separation and restrictions to survive and thrive. 

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Rent-A-Cinema

Host your event with the highest cinematic experience, comfy sofas, incredible surround sound and delicious food from our chai diner.

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Chai Diner

Chai Diner

Serving authentic chai and tea experiences in urban spaces. Inspired by tea culture around the world—from karak stops in Bur Dubai to clay kulhar cups in vibrant Delhi markets—Project Chaiwala is here to deliver a unique yet genuine take on chai, tea and street food, while collaborating with our partners to consistently create positive social impact. Our ingredients are real, ethically sourced and fresh. Always. Now brewing in our flagship store at Cinema Akil.

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