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Morocco World
05-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Morocco World
Moroccan Productions Vie for Top Awards at Malmö Arab Film Festival
Rabat – Two Moroccan films are set to compete for top honors at the 15th Malmö Arab Film Festival (MAAF) in Sweden, which will be held from April 29 to May 5. Known for showcasing Arab cinema, the festival will feature a diverse lineup of filmmakers and industry professionals. Nabil Ayouch's Everybody Loves Touda will be competing in the official feature film category, which includes 11 films. The movie tells the emotional story of Touda, a young woman with dreams of becoming a 'chikha.' Her journey takes an unexpected turn as she faces a series of challenges that alter the course of her life. The film was chosen by a committee headed by Tariq Khalami of the Moroccan Cinematographic Center, adding to the growing excitement surrounding Morocco's potential Oscar journey. Meanwhile, the short film Chikha , directed by Zahoua Raji and Ayoub Layoussifi, will be competing in the short film category alongside 10 other films. Chikha follows Fatine, a 17-year-old girl living in Azemmour with her mother, a chikha, and her grandfather. Torn between continuing her family's artistic legacy or pursuing a more conventional life, Fatine's story explores the cultural and generational tensions within the world of Aïta music. The Malmö Arab Film Festival has established itself as a key event for Arab cinema in Europe since its inception in 2011. It promotes diversity and cultural understanding through the medium of film. By connecting Nordic and Arab filmmakers, the festival fosters dialogue and collaboration. In addition to film screenings, the festival offers opportunities for networking and collaboration, with seminars, workshops, and discussions aimed at strengthening co-production and distribution within the film industry. Producers, funding bodies, and distributors will gather to explore new opportunities for future projects. Tags: Everybody Loves Touda by Nabil AyouchMalmö Arab Film Festival
Morocco World
01-03-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Morocco Names Members of New Film Production Support Committee
Rabat – Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, the Moroccan Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, chaired the appointment of the new members of the Film Production Support Committee on Friday. The main goal of the committee is to improve the quality of domestic productions and increase the international visibility of Moroccan cinema. This will help promote Moroccan culture, identity, and heritage at international events, as well as open up new markets for Moroccan films, particularly in Asia and countries with significant Moroccan communities, said the ministry of culture in a press release. The event was attended by Abdelaziz El Boujdaini, Secretary-General of the Communication Sector and Acting Director of the Moroccan Cinematographic Center. During the meeting, Bensaid recalled his ministry's efforts to collaborate with the Moroccan Cinematographic Center to promote and develop the country's film industry. He explained that the goal is to strengthen the film industry to meet Morocco's goals by putting into action the rules of Law No. 18.23 on the film industry and reorganizing the Moroccan Cinematographic Center, which will start in October 2025. The minister noted the need for a new vision that encourages national investment and opens up opportunities for foreign expertise in the field, both in professional practice and in fostering joint national and international productions. He stated it's important to create a positive environment for both Moroccan and foreign technicians, saying it would help build a sustainable economic model, create job opportunities, and contribute to Morocco's economic and social development. The Film Production Support Committee consists of 11 members, including Amine Nassour as a President, and two representatives from the ministry of culture, one in the communication Sector and the other in the culture sector. Other members include Bissan Khayrat, Karim Douichi, Bouchra Mazia, Mohamed Saoudi, Fouad Challa, Wijdane Khalid, and Sidi Mohamed El Idrissi.
