Marion Cotillard to Preside Over Jury at 2026 Marrakech Film Festival
French actor Marion Cotillard will serve as jury president at the 23rd Marrakech International Film Festival, where...
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The Cinema section of Morocco World News brings you the latest from the world of film in Morocco to around the world. Expect breaking news on movie releases, festivals, global industry happenings and more. From interviews with filmmakers and actors to features on timeless Moroccan stories that made it to the big screen this is your go-to source.
Youssef Jajili’s Sudan Documentary ‘The Invisible Weapon’ Joins Stockholm City Film Festival
Moroccan journalist and documentary filmmaker Youssef Jajili is taking his investigation into Sudan’s war to another international...
Moroccan Filmmaker Mostafa Derkaoui Dies at 82 in Casablanca
Moroccan filmmaker Mostafa Derkaoui died on Thursday in Casablanca at the age of 82. His funeral took...
Moroccan Cinema Booms with MAD 1.8 Billion Investment in 2025
Morocco’s film industry recorded one of its strongest years in 2025, with total cinema-related investments reaching nearly...
Self-Funded ‘Halima’ Wins Shanghai Prizes; Director Questions Morocco’s Film System
Moroccan film “Halima” has won two major prizes on June 20 at the 28th Shanghai International Film...
Nabil Lahlou, Morocco’s Restless Stage Rebel, Dies at 81
Nabil Lahlou, the filmmaker, actor, and dramatist who spent six decades defying the conventions of Moroccan theater...
Morocco Accelerates Film Industry Digitization Through ADD-CCM Partnership
The Digital Development Agency (ADD) and the Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM) signed on March 26 in Rabat...
Veteran Moroccan Actress Safia Ziani Dies at 91 After Long Illness
Marrakech - Veteran Moroccan actress Safia Ziani passed away Saturday at Moulay Youssef Hospital in Rabat at...
Morocco Film Sector Hits Record MAD 1.5 Billion from Foreign Productions
Marrakech - Once a niche location market, Morocco has become a heavyweight in global film production. Foreign...
The Family Plan 2: Reda Elazouar Knocks on Hollywood’s Door
The movie “The Family Plan 2,” starring Mark Wahlburg and Reda Elazouar and a sequel to Mark...
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