Part of Alserkal Art Week: UPROOTED
Twenty six royal treasures from Dahomey, exhibited in Paris, are returned to Benin. Diop artistically expresses a new generation's demands for repatriation.
About Cinema Akil
Cinema Akil is the arthouse cinema dreams are made of —cosy, quirky, and a pioneer in bringing critically-acclaimed films from around the world to UAE audiences.
Founded by Butheina Kazim, Cinema Akil promotes the goal of education and awareness-building around film and the cinematic arts.
After years of hosting nomadic pop ups in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah, Cinema Akil established itself as the first arthouse cinema in the GCC in 2018, quickly becoming a fan favourite.