David O Russell's “American Hustle” set as the closing night gala at

THE DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Dubai / Los Angeles, November 18th 2013: One of the most anticipated films of the year and being talked about as a leading contender for awards season glory, David O Russell's “American Hustle” has been selected for the prestigious Closing Night Gala at the 10th edition of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President & Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

David O Russell's “American Hustle” stars Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Louis CK and Robert De Niro.

The highly anticipated film is already generating Awards buzz from America's top commentators, despite being unseen.

DIFF will be the first festival to screen David O Russell's “American Hustle”

The fictional film set in the seductive world of one of the most stunning scandals to rock the US, American Hustle tells the story of brilliant con man Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale), who along with his equally cunning British partner and lover Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams) is forced to work for a wild unhinged FBI agent Richie DiMaso (Bradley Cooper). DiMaso pushes them into a world of Jersey powerbrokers and mafia that's as dangerous as it is enchanting. Jeremy Renner is Carmen Polito, the passionate, volatile, New Jersey political operator caught between the con-artists and Feds. Irving's unpredictable wife Rosalyn (Jennifer Lawrence) could be the one to pull the thread that brings the entire world crashing down.

The film was produced by Megan Ellison's Annapurna and Charles (Chuck) Roven's Atlas.

Masoud Amralla Al Ali, Artistic Director, Dubai International Film Festival, said: said: “We are thrilled to bring David O. Russell's follow-up to his Oscar winning films The Fighter and Silver Linings Playbook to DIFF audiences this year. With one of the most exciting filmmakers working today at the helm, an outstanding cast and compelling story this is a film that is set to blow audiences away and end the 10th DIFF on a high note.”

Italia Films will release the film in the Middle East.

The 10th edition of the Dubai International Film Festival runs from 6th - 14th December, 2013. DIFF's “Friends of the Festival” packages are now available at www.dubaifilm.com and films will be announced in the coming weeks.