Khalid Laith in Djinn. Courtesy ADFF
Khalid Laith in Djinn. Courtesy ADFF
Khalid Laith in Djinn. Courtesy ADFF
Khalid Laith in Djinn. Courtesy ADFF

Djinn gets television premiere on e-life on-demand channel


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Image Nation's Djinn will be made available to a wider audience on Premium Video on Demand (PVOD) over the coming weeks. The super­natural thriller, directed by Tobe Hooper (The Texas Chain Saw Massacre), will make its exclusive television premiere on Etisalat's e-life on July 29.

“I remember going to see the film when it was released in UAE cinemas and felt immensely proud that this was not only a UAE production, but also filmed in our country,” says Humaid Rashid Saho, the chief executive at Etisalat’s e-life.

Djinn retells the old folklore tale of Umm Al Duwais and gives a modern spin on the story for new generations. The film follows the plight of an Emirati couple who move back from the United States to their hometown of Ras Al Khaimah, only to discover that their lives are connected with those of the djinn. The film stars Khalid Laith and Razane Jammal, as well as Saoud Al Kaabi and Soumaya Akaaboune.

The film crossed the Dh1 million mark during its opening weekend over Halloween last year.

Watch Djinn on e-life PVOD from July 29 until August 30

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Bio

Born in Dibba, Sharjah in 1972.
He is the eldest among 11 brothers and sisters.
He was educated in Sharjah schools and is a graduate of UAE University in Al Ain.
He has written poetry for 30 years and has had work published in local newspapers.
He likes all kinds of adventure movies that relate to his work.
His dream is a safe and preserved environment for all humankind. 
His favourite book is The Quran, and 'Maze of Innovation and Creativity', written by his brother.

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