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France strengthens cultural ties with Morocco through minister's strategic visit

France's Culture Minister Rachida Dati has embarked on a three-day visit to Morocco, leading a delegation focused on enhancing cultural partnerships between the two nations. The visit, scheduled from February 16-18, aims to implement cultural agreements established during French President Emmanuel......

French director brings Camus's existential masterpiece to Morocco's sun-drenched landscape

François Ozon has chosen Morocco as the filming location for his upcoming adaptation of Albert Camus's renowned novel "The Stranger" (L'Étranger). Production is set to commence in April, utilizing Morocco's natural Mediterranean landscapes as the backdrop for this......

Moroccan cinema gains momentum as six films receive prestigious Doha funding

In a significant boost to Moroccan cinema, six diverse film projects have secured grants from the Doha Film Institute (DFI) during its Fall 2024 funding cycle. These projects are part of a broader selection of 47 films from 23 countries receiving support through this prestigious program. The Moroccan......

'The Kids' spotlights rights of children in conflict with law

Beyond crime, every broken childhood deserves a new opportunity to start anew, the CNDH President believes. Amina Bouayach, President of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), has celebrated Fouzi Bensaid's short film *The Kid(s)*, which advocates for the rights of children in conflict with the......

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......

Survey highlights gender-based violence in Morocco's film industry

A new survey from Mediterranean Meetings for Cinema and Human Rights sheds light on the alarming prevalence of gender-based violence in Morocco's film industry. The study found that 80% of participants had either witnessed or experienced gender-based violence during their careers. The most common......

Marrakech premieres film festival celebrating Moroccan heritage and memory

Morocco's historic city of Marrakech is set to inaugurate its first Cinema and History Festival from January 23-27, offering a unique exploration of national identity and historical narrative through film. The festival, organized by the Association of Cinema and History, will center on the theme......

Documentary cinema as a bridge to cultural memory: Exploring Moroccan identity through Kamal Hachkar's work

Morocco, with its rich multicultural heritage, provides fertile ground for documentary filmmakers seeking to preserve and explore the nation’s diverse identity. Through the lens of two groundbreaking documentaries by Kamal Hachkar, we examine how collective memory and postmemory shape cultural......

African Cinema Showcase: Morocco Joins 35 Nations at Prestigious Luxor Film Festival

The upcoming 14th Luxor African Film Festival (LAFF) will feature a strong Moroccan presence among approximately 35 participating African nations from January 9-14, 2025. The festival promises a diverse lineup of continental cinema, with Morocco contributing two notable entries in the short film category. Moroccan......