From violence in cinema, to not watching films at all once you’ve made one, there were shocking and cool revelations at this year’s DFI industry meet, featuring filmmakers Jim Sheridan, Leos Carax and more.
Read MoreJim Sheridan, Leos Carax, Claire Denis and more at Qumra for this year's DFI industry meet up
Plus Atom Egoyan fresh from the Berlinale and Academy Award nominated sound designer Martín Hernández, all to give Masterclasses while in Qatar.
Read MoreMostafa Farooki, Pedro Almodóvar and Bradley Cooper titles announced for upcoming Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival
The festival released its program announcement on Monday, which will feature 250 plus films in more than 70 languages, over 70 countries, 20 screens, 8 venues, a state-of-the-art festival hub (NMACC), and a great number of women directors, with over 70 films. Mira Nair will head the South Asia Competition jury.
Read MoreThe Doha Film Institute's Qumra 2021 goes global with its virtual edition
For film insiders the Qumra event — held once a year in Doha, Qatar and bringing together industry experts and filmmakers from all over the world — was always a highly anticipated time to put on our calendars. But in the age of pandemic, where we need all the inspiration we can get to simply continue onward, Qumra has become a lifeline.
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