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  • Cultivating the Desert (2007)
  • 52 min | Documentary
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Cultivating the Desert (2007)
52 min | Documentary
Cultivating the Desert: Instant culture in an Arabian wonderland looks at the remarkable emergence of an art scene in Dubai. How can such a phenomenon exist in a state driven by profit, in a region besieged by war and repression? Nestled ...See moreCultivating the Desert: Instant culture in an Arabian wonderland looks at the remarkable emergence of an art scene in Dubai. How can such a phenomenon exist in a state driven by profit, in a region besieged by war and repression? Nestled snugly between Iran, Iraq and Saudi Arabia, Dubai has become a capitalist dreamworld where full-option Hummers cruise down streets lined with some of the most outrageous architecture in the world. In 2007 Dubai's leader introduced a plan for promoting cultural life in the emirate. Christie's has set up camp here, Sotheby's is on its way. The question remains though: While you may be able to put culture on the agenda, and even create an infrastructure for it, will it take root? Written by Anonymous See less
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Director
Michael Krass
Writers
Koos De Wilt (screenplay) | Michael Krass (written by) | Deborah Faraone Mennella (written by)
Cinematographer
Marco Nauta
Editor
Caitlin Hulscher
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Oct 28, 2007 (Netherlands)

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