MOVIE AT CINEMA AKIL

Cinema Akil is showing Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania’s The Man

Who Sold His Skin. The Academy Award-nominated movie tells the tale of a Syrian refugee living in Lebanon, whose dream is to travel to Europe and be reunited with his lover. Based on a true story, this was nominated for Best International Feature Film at this year’s Academy Awards. Showing until Wednesday May 5, tickets Dh56.50. The film stars Syrian actor Yahya Mahayni, French actress Dea Liane, Belgian actor Koen De Bouw and Italian superstar Monica Bellucci.