The television channel 2M announced an audience share of 36% during prime time on the first day of Ramadan. For the entire day it averaged 30%. That first evening three of its flagship series were highly successful. Leading the way was the sitcom Mabrouk Elina, which attracted 12.2 million viewers. Then came Addam Al Machrouk …
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MOROCCO / 1st International Spring Film Festival
The first International Spring Film Festival opened its doors in Ouezzane from April 9th to 12th with the theme “A Big Screen for a Small Town: Cinema and the Dialogue of Cultures.” The festival’s aim, according to its organizers, is to support national productions and boost the local and international artistic scene. They hope to …
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ARAB WORLD / The series Muawiya ignites controversy in several countries
Produced by the Saudi channel MBC, the series Muawiyah has sparked controversy in many countries, sometimes even before it is shown. With a budget of $100 million, this 30-episode series traces the career of Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan, the first caliph of the Umayyad dynasty, whose reign marked the division between Sunnis and Shiites. The …
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TUNISIA / The sitcom Yasmina et Fella scheduled on Télévision Tunisienne
At a press conference, Tunisian Television (ETT) announced a new comedy series,Yasmine and Fella. Co-written by Omar Touti and Zouheir Raïes, this series centres round the daily life and tribulations of two sisters, Yasmine and Fella. The creators emphasize the importance of improvisation by the actresses during filming. It will be broadcast daily during Ramadan. …
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ALGERIA / The 9th National University Short-Film Festival
Organized from February 11th to 15th the 9th National University Short Film Festival presented 22 short films, 9 of which came from universities in Tunisia, Libya and Iraq. Based on the theme “Film, a language of unity – the festival, a symbol of freedom”, the event offered a short film competition with workshops for students. …
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MOROCCO / 2M announces its programmes for Ramadan
The channel’s General Manager, Salim Cheikh, presented the programmes on the channel’s schedule during the month of Ramadan. “Once again this year 2M will remain faithful to its commitment to unite all Moroccans around the best national productions. We have set up a targeted and thoughtful programme to honour the spirit of sharing and conviviality …
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ALGERIA / The National Convention on Cinema brought together more than 1,000 participants
Organized with the support of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the National Convention on Cinema brought together more than 1,000 industry professionals. They met in January to reflect upon and discuss the development of this sector. There were five workshops, each one covering an issue affecting a different area of the industry: economy and finance, governance and …
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