Reel Palestine features a 2018 Tribeca Film Festival Official Selection narrated by Iggy Pop, following the story of the man who brazenly stole a work of art from one of the most political and anonymous artists known to society - Banksy. Don't miss this thrilling documentary. The film screens on Jan 25 & 26 only. Tickets are now available for sale at Cinema Akil's box office and www.cinemaakil.com from 01/01/2019. Tickets are AED 52.5 (VAT included). THE MAN WHO STOLE BANKSY Directed by: Marco Proserpio 2018 | PG | Documentary | Arabic, English, Italian | 90’ In 2007 Banksy slips into Palestine to paint on the West Bank Barrier. Someone takes offence at a piece depicting an Israeli soldier checking a donkey’s ID. A local taxi driver decides to cut it off and sell it on eBay. What follows is a story of clashing cultures, art, identity, theft and black market. It is not one story, but many. Like Banksy’s art would be meaningless without its context, so the absence of it would be meaningless without an understanding of the elements that brought his artwork from Bethlehem to a Western auction house, along with the wall it was painted on. Notes: *Schedules are subject to change, please check www.cinemaakil.com for the most up-to-date schedule **Tickets are AED 50 + VAT and are available for sale at the box office and online on our website www.cinemaakil.com ***Age restrictions may apply due to the nature and suitability of the film. At our discretion and in accordance with regulations, we reserve the right to request proof of ID and you will be asked to leave if you are under the required age. About Cinema Akil Cinema Akil is an independent cinema platform that brings quality films from across the world to the audiences in the UAE. Showcasing directors and filmmakers across the decades, Cinema Akil aims to create awareness and interest in film and the cinematic arts. Launched in 2014 as a nomadic cinema, Cinema Akil has held over 60 pop-up cinemas attracting over 35,000 attendees in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. In September 2018, Cinema Akil opened its first permanent location in Al Quoz, Dubai making it the GCC’s first arthouse cinema. Cinema Akil’s flagship home is brought to you in partnership with Alserkal Avenue. Cinema Akil is a member of the Network of Arab Alternative Screens (NAAS) which includes members from the MENA region such as Metropolis in Beirut, Zawya in Cairo and Cinematheque du Tangier in Morocco. Follow us into the dark. www.cinemaakil.com // Facebook - Cinema Akil // Twitter - @CinemaAkil // Instagram - @CinemaAkil #fortheloveoffilm #followusintothedark #cinemaakil #alserkalavenue #dubai #uae About Reel Palestine Reel Palestine is an annual film festival showing a selection of alternative Palestinian films in the United Arab Emirates. The not-for-profit and volunteer-based organization was set up by group of friends in Dubai in 2014 and launched its first pop-up festival in January 2015 with the purpose of showing Palestinian culture and tenacity through film, submerging viewers in the beautiful, difficult, emotional, and inspirational moments that occur under occupation. www.reelpalestine.org // Facebook - Reel Palestine // Instagram - @Reelpalestine #reelpalestine #palestine #dubai #uae