Wednesday, 11 December 2013

News & Photos: Dubai International Film Festival honours Mandela, cancels his film red carpet


The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) revealed in a statement that it cancelled all activities surrounding the film, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom "as a mark of respect following the passing of the great Nelson Mandela". The movie, which stars Idris Elba and Naomi Harris,  still screened at the Madinat Arena on Tuesday, December 10th. However, the film’s photo call, press conference, and press junket were all cancelled. In addition, the red carpet was closed to all photographers and videographers for the gala screening, and no photography or videography was permitted within DIFF’s HQ that evening.

  

  

  

  

  

                     

Pics from the film, Mandela Long Walk To Freedom
Photo source: DIFF 2013

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