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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......

9th Arab World Educational Short Film Festival Kicks Off in Casablanca

The 9th Arab World Educational Short Film Festival (FMACME) commenced on Saturday at the Abdellah El Sanhaji El Fida Cultural Complex in Casablanca, under the theme “Digitalization and Cinema: Pedagogical Tools for a New Generation.” The festival aims to provide a unique platform for young......

Veteran Egyptian Actor Nabil El Halfawy Passes Away at 77

The passing of celebrated Egyptian actor Nabil El Halfawy has left fans and admirers mourning across the globe. Known for his compelling roles in television and cinema, El Halfawy passed away at the age of 77 after a brief but severe health crisis related to chest complications. El Halfawy had been......

Moroccan Film 'Triple A' Shines at Brussels International Film Festival in Dakar

The Moroccan feature film Triple A, directed by Jihane El Bahhar, received prestigious recognition at the Brussels International Film Festival held from December 3 to 7, 2024, in Dakar, Senegal. Morocco was the guest of honor at this year’s festival, and Triple A stood out among the international......

Cultural Diplomacy Takes Center Stage at Marrakech Film Festival

The annual Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM) once again showcased its role as a powerful cultural bridge, with this year’s edition highlighting the deep-rooted connections between the United States and Morocco. Held in the vibrant city of Marrakech, the festival brought together cinematic......