On May 18th, during the 77th Cannes Film Festival, a co-production agreement was signed by Rachida DATI, the French Culture Minister and Mohamed Mehdi BENSAID, the Moroccan Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication. The agreement replaces one signed in 1977 and will offer producers in both countries “a modernized framework, in keeping with contemporary production …
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TURKEY – MOROCCO / Moroccan television buys the distribution rights of two Turkish series
ATV Distribution, a Turkish company based in Istanbul, announced that Moroccan television has bought the broadcasting rights to two series: A Little Sunshine and Lifeline. The Lifeline series has been licensed in 70 countries. With 207 episodes this drama series is about a young married woman and her son, both victims of her husband’s violence. …
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MOROCCO / Closing of the Tetouan Mediterranean Film Festival
The 29th Tetouan Mediterranean Film Festival was held from April 27th to May 4th. Many films from across the Mediterranean were screened, some in a feature film competition, others in a programme called Coup de cœur. Chaired by Palestinian director Elia Suleiman, the jury awarded the Grand Prix to D’Abdul à Leïla by Leïla Albayati, …
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MOROCCO – FRANCE / Rabii Chajid’s film “Jouj” released in France
The Moroccan comedy Jouj was released in France on April 17th, distributed by Golden Afrique Ciné. The film’s initial release was in 41 cinemas across the country. Jouj is a comedy co-written by two comedians Driss and Mehdi, and Bouchra Malek. The two central characters, Halim and Mounir, find a notebook – not realising it’s …
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FRANCE / Cannes Film Festival, the Offical Selection
The organizers of the 77th Cannes Film Festival have announced this year’s selection. The Festival runs from May 14th to 25th. In the Official Competition 19 feature films are competing for the Palme d’Or, with 12 European directors, including the Italian Paolo Sorrentino with his new film Parthenope and the Greek Yorgos Lanthimos with Kinds …
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AFRICA / The Khouribga International Festival of African Film announces its 24th edition
The 24th Khouribga International Festival of African Film (FFICAK) will be held from May 11th to 18th. Created in 1977 by the National Federation of Moroccan Film Clubs and the Khouribga Film Club, this year’s festival will screen 13 features from 11 African countries and 14 shorts. In the feature film category, Mohamed El Samman’s …
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MOROCCO / Audience figures rising for SNRT and 2M
In a press release SNRT, Morocco’s National Radio and Television Company, published its recent audience figures. From the 1st to the 25th day of Ramadan, in the prime segment after ftour (breaking the fast), the broadcaster’s audience share reached 40%. Compared to 2023, this represents an increase of 23%. Al Aoula, SNRT’s generalist channel, increased …
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