Cinema Akil is bringing back its much-loved Summer of Classics season — featuring 14 iconic films spanning decades and genres. As the stream of new blockbusters slows down this summer, it’s time to revisit some cinematic gems on the big screen in Dubai.

Each screening is part of a carefully curated lineup, marking anniversaries and celebrating timeless storytelling. Whether you’re in the mood for silent-era charm, mid-century drama, 90s cult hits, or modern narratives, Cinema Akil has the right pick for you.

 

 

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Watching these films again — or for the first time — can be a powerful journey through film history. What’s in store for Summer of Classics? Here’s the full list of films Cinema Akil planned for this season.

Silent & Golden Age Classics:

  • The Gold Rush (1925) with Charlie Chaplin

World & Cult Classics (1950–1980):

  • Rebel Without a Cause (1955) with James Dean
  • The Money Order / Mandabi (1968)
  • Dead Poets Society (1989) with Robin Williams and Ethan Hawke

The 1990s Classics:

  • Edward Scissorhands (1990) with Johnny Depp and Wynona Ryder
  • Braveheart (1995) with Mel Gibson
  • La Haine (1995)
  • Before Sunrise (1995)
  • Memento (2000) directed by Christopher Nolan

Early 2000s Hits:

  • Before Sunset (2004)
  • The Phantom of the Opera (2004)
  • Batman Begins (2005) directed by Christopher Nolan

Modern Masterpieces:

  • Undine (2020)
  • The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)

Tickets and the full schedule for July can be found at cinemaakil.com. Don’t miss this chance to watch these films the way they were meant to be seen — with the magic of the big screen.