Documentaries on war, mental illness, storytelling, and music in the Arab world will be screening at the Dubai International Film Festival 2010.
From Imams going to school to traditional Emirati healers, 13 films from the UAE, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine and Algeria explore the stories of the region.
Among the 13 films are eight world premieres, two international premieres, two Middle East premieres, and one GCC premiere.
Masoud Amralla Al Ali, artistic director, Dubai International Film Festival, said: "The Muhr Arab Documentary segment captures the modern-day social, cultural, and political dynamics of the region."
The festival will run from December 12-19.