DMFF OFFICIAL SELECTION 2024
DUBAI PREMIERE
THE PISTON KING
Short Documentary | UAE | 12 mins
Director: Mazen Alhaj Salem
Summary: Anyone who has a motorcycle in Dubai will know or have been to 'MOTO Rauch & Staub' @motoharz - one of Dubai's most authentic motorcycle cafe's run by the inimitable, Marco Möller. Sadly Marco has since moved back to his native Germany and MOTO (in Dubai) is no more.
However, we're stoked to announce that this year's DMFF will see the Dubai Premiere of 'THE PISTON KING', a fantastic short documentary from @blackdotfilms.ae Palestinian director Mazen Alhaj Salem, about Marco and his philosophy behind MOTO. 🎥
“In The Piston King, we step inside Marco’s world on a fateful night, not on the streets, but in the heart of his workshop. Surrounded by tools, grease, and memories, Marco's hands bring life to machines that are more than just bikes—they're a part of his soul. As he works late into the night, we follow the man behind the passion, where every wrench turn tells a story.”
