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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MOROCCO / 11th Cap Spartel International Film Festival
Organized by the Observatoire marocain de l’image et des médias (OMIM), the 11th Cap Spartel International Film Festival will be held from April 23rd to 27th at the historic Alcazar Cinema in Tangier. Under the banner “Cinema and the Arts” this year’s festival will highlight the relationship between film and other art forms. The focus …
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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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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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MOROCCO / The 23rd FICAM combines animated films and video games
The 23rd FICAM festival, which will be held in Meknes from May 16th to 21st, will combine animated films with video games. According to the festival’s press release, “FICAM will focus on the fascinating interaction between animated film and video games. In a world where these two disciplines are increasingly intertwined, the festival will offer …
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MOROCCO / Concern about one clause in the proposed law on the film industry
Adopted at the end of 2024, a draft law on the film industry – which will also affect the Centre cinématographique marocain – aims to modernise the secto Initiated by the Minister of Culture, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, the new law would rejuvenate the film industry. As Mohamed Khouna, the chair of the CCM’s Commission to …
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AFRICA / Look back at the 14th Luxor African Film Festival
The 14th Luxor African Film Festival took place from January 9th to 14th. This year 11 feature films were shown in competition. The jury – screenwriter Tamer Habib (Egypt), director Moussa Sène Absa (Senegal), director Ibrahim Shaddad (Sudan), director Sofia Djama (Algeria) and actress Akosua Busia (Ghana) – awarded the Special Jury Award to Abdenour …
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