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Emirati film ‘Shebab Sheyab’ to premiere at California festival

December 19, 2017
A scene from
A scene from "Shebab Sheyab".



DUBAI - "Shebab Sheyab," an Arabic comedy that follows four elderly men who live in a senior home until one of them inherits Dh50 million, will premiere at the Palm Springs International Film Festival 2018, reports Gulf News.

The Image Nation Abu Dhabi film stars Emirati actors Mansour Al Feeli and Marie Al Halyan, Syrian actor Salloum Haddad and Kuwaiti actor Sa’ad Al Faraj.

“After months of hard work, dedication and passion, it is amazing to see 'Shebab Sheyab' debut on the international stage. I hope audiences enjoy watching it as much as we did making it,” said Al Feeli in a statement.

The Palm Springs International Film Festival takes place in California from Jan. 2 to Jan. 15.

“'Shebab Sheyab' clearly demonstrates the wealth of talent we have in this region, both in front of and behind the camera,” said Ben Ross, head of narrative at Imagine Nation.

Image Nation is a regional and international film production company in the UAE. - Agencies


December 19, 2017
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