The 11th edition of the highly reputed Dubai International Film Festival is scheduled from December 10th – 17th 2014. The Steel Jubilee edition of DIFF will be much bigger than never before, and the organizers are trying hard to bring some eminent names in World Cinema under one roof. The recent news from this corner is regarding the selection of Indian movies in this year’s festival.

‘Court’ directed by Chaithanya Tamhane, Rajeev Ravi’s ‘I am Steve Lopez’, ‘The Crow’s Egg’ directed by M.Manikandan and Bikas Mishra’s ‘Chauranga’ are all selected for screening in the ‘Cinema of the World’ Section.

All the movies mentioned above are special in one way or the other. ‘Court’ showcases the flaws in Indian Judiciary in the rawest manner. The film showcases the trial of a street singer who was accused of performing a very sensitive song.

‘I am Steve Lopez’ is a 2014 Malayalam Movie directed by award winning cinematographer Rajeev Ravi. The film tells a story through the eyes of Steve Lopez, a jovial young man. The film tries to reflect the loss of innocence in the materialistic world. The movie has huge significance in this 21st century where people lead a life for themselves.

‘Crows Egg’ aka ‘Kaaka Muttai’ is crafted by Manikandan, and it is produced by none other than National Award winning Indian actor Dhanush. The movie showcases the story of two brothers who tries to eat the first pizza in their lifetime.

‘Tigers’, directed by Danis Tanovic will be also screened in the ‘Cinema of the World’ section. The movie stars Emraan Hashmi and Geethanjali Thappa in the lead role, and it portrays the unholy pharma deals in Pakistan.