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San Sebastián film festival: A celebration of cinema's finest moments

The San Sebastián International Film Festival, Spain's most prestigious cinematic event, is in full swing in the picturesque Basque seaside city. Established in 1953, this globally recognized festival has evolved from celebrating Spanish-language films to becoming a hub for international cinema......

Norway enters golden age of film-making

After decades of being overshadowed by its Nordic neighbors, Norway is emerging as a new force in international cinema. Once in the shadow of Sweden and Denmark, whose filmmakers such as Lars von Trier, Thomas Vinterberg, and Ruben Östlund dominated the global stage, Norway is now enjoying what......

Toronto film festival split over Gaza war documentary

A documentary about a retired Israeli general is at the center of controversy as it prepares for its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, highlighting deep divisions within Hollywood over the Gaza conflict. The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue tells the story of retired General Noam......

Silver Lion in Venice for the voice of Hind Rajab, a film on Gaza’s tragedy

The Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania received the Silver Lion at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival for her powerful film The Voice of Hind Rajab, which tells the tragic story of a young Palestinian girl killed in Gaza in early 2024. The film, deeply emotional and politically charged,......

Ayouch and Touzani use Venice red carpet to call for Gaza

At the Venice International Film Festival, Moroccan filmmakers Nabil Ayouch and Maryam Touzani used the global spotlight to send a powerful message: “Stop the genocide in Gaza.” A symbolic gesture on the red carpet During their walk at the 82nd Venice Film Festival, Touzani carried a handbag......

Morocco honored as guest of honor at Venice Production Bridge 2025

For the first time, Morocco has been named Guest of Honor at the prestigious Venice Production Bridge, part of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, running from August 27 to September 6 in Venice, Italy. This milestone underscores Morocco's growing prominence in global cinema and its expanding......

Salma El Belghiti explores youth marginalization through cinema at the Marrakech Short Film Festival

Salma El Belghiti, a rising voice in Moroccan cinema, has made waves with her latest short film Darhome, showcased at the 2025 Marrakech Short Film Festival (MSFF). This deeply personal yet socially poignant work delves into the lives of marginalized youth in Tangier, reflecting broader societal issues......

Venice film festival opens with politics and Hollywood glamour

The Venice International Film Festival, one of the oldest and most prestigious film events in the world, opens its 82nd edition this Wednesday with a strong political undertone and the promise of Hollywood star power. The festival, which runs until September 6, will showcase films tackling sensitive......

Film kiss sparks outrage and legal action in Morocco over public decency concerns

A kiss between two foreign actors, filmed at the iconic Place du 9 Avril in Tangier, has ignited a heated debate in Morocco, leading to a formal legal complaint and sparking a national conversation about public morality, artistic expression, and the nation’s cultural identity. A controversial......