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Futurescape: Cinema Beyond

Futurescape: Cinema Beyond invites you to embark on an immersive cinematic journey across two of Dubai’s most inspiring venues – the Museum of the Future and Cinema Akil at 25hours Hotel. Presented by Cinema Akil in collaboration with Dubai Future Forum and the Museum of the Future, this year’s programme is part of Dubai Future Forum 2025 and features a curated selection of visionary films exploring humanity’s evolving relationship with technology, activism, and the future. From intimate stories of resilience to sweeping visions of what lies ahead, each screening challenges how we see the world and our place within it. Experience the power of cinema as a bridge between imagination and reality – sparking dialogue, emotion, and inspiration for futures yet to be written.

Featured Films

Mickey 17
FULL
Screening 1
November 18
8:00 PM
Cinema Akil in 25hours Hotel
7:30 PM
PANEL DISCUSSION
The Market for Arab Sci Fi Film:
Programming, Production, Possibility
Ahmed Elsharkawi, Content Strategist
Maitha Alawadhi,, Film Director & Scriptwriter
Alejandro Aguilera Garibay, Cinépolis Cinemas
Rawan Haidar, Cinema Akil (Facilitator)
FULL
Screening 2
November 20
6:30 PM
Museum of the Future Terrace
After Yang
FULL
Screening 1
November 18
6:30 PM
Museum of the Future Terrace
Screening 2
November 19
8:00 PM
Cinema Akil in 25hours Hotel
7:30 PM
FEATURED TALK
Beyond Dystopia: How Global South Filmmakers Are Redefining Futurism
Nezar Andary, Academic and Filmmaker
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Dear Future Children
FULL
Screening 1
November 19
6:30 PM
Museum of the Future Terrace
Screening 2
November 20
8:00 PM
Cinema Akil in 25hours Hotel
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Humans in the Loop
FULL
Screening 1
November 19
8:45 PM
Museum of the Future Terrace
Screening 2
November 20
10:00 PM
Cinema Akil in 25hours Hotel
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