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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......

Dakhla emerges as a promising film hub in Africa

Dakhla is rapidly establishing itself as a key cinematic destination on the African continent, according to Abdelaziz El Bouzdaini, the interim director of the Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM). During the opening of the 13th Dakhla International Film Festival, which runs until June 20, El Bouzdaini......

Trump's trade war looms over Cannes film festival

Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on foreign-made films has sparked tensions between the European and American film industries, overshadowing the Cannes Film Festival this week. The US president's proposed 100-percent tariffs on movies "produced in foreign lands" have raised concerns......

Moroccan film 'Hounds' triumphs at FrancoFilm Festival in Rome

The Moroccan film Hounds (Les Meutes), directed by Kamal Lazraq, won the prestigious Grand Jury Prize at the 15th FrancoFilm Festival in Rome. The event, which concluded on Friday, saw a gathering of diplomats, artists, and cinema lovers. This award marks a significant achievement for Lazraq, whose......

The 2025 Dublin International Film Festival Pays Tribute to Moroccan Cinema

The 2025 Dublin International Film Festival (DIFF) celebrated Moroccan cinema this year as part of its "Country in Focus" program, highlighting the richness and dynamism of the Moroccan film industry. A high-level Moroccan delegation, led by Mr. Abdelaziz El Bouzdaini, Secretary General of......

Berlin Film Festival 2025: A showcase of cinematic brilliance and political undertones

The 75th Berlin International Film Festival has unveiled its competition line-up, featuring a diverse array of 19 films vying for the prestigious Golden Bear prize. From poignant political documentaries to nostalgic homages to 1960s spy cinema, this year's selection underscores the festival's......