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Marrakech International Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Marrakech, Morocco From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM) (Arabic: المهرجان الدولي للفيلم بمراكش, Amazigh: ⴰⵏⵎⵓⴳⴳⴰⵔ ⴰⴳⵔⴰⵖⵍⴰⵏ ⵏ ⵍⴼⵉⵍⵎ ⴳ ⵎⵕⵕⴰⴽⵛ) is an international film festival held annually in Marrakech, Morocco. It was established in 2001 to promote cinematic arts and foster cultural exchange. The festival is organized by the Marrakech International Film Festival Foundation.
Recognized as one of the leading film festivals in the Arab world and Africa,[1] the Marrakech International Film Festival attracts filmmakers, actors, and film industry professionals from around the globe. Its program typically features a range of international and regional films, including feature films, short films, and tributes to prominent figures in cinema. The event plays a significant role in supporting emerging artists and promoting dialogue between different cultures through film.[2]
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Overview
Since its inaugural year, the FIFM has become one of the most prominent events celebrating Moroccan and international cinema. The city of Marrakech, where the festival is held, has also served as a filming location for numerous movie productions.
The International Film Festival of Marrakech is chaired by Prince Moulay Rachid of Morocco.
In 2023, the festival emphasized global diversity and showcased a special tribute to Moroccan cinema following the tragic earthquake that affected the region.[3]
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History
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Creation (2001)
The festival was created in 2001.[4][5] The initiative came from King Mohammed VI of Morocco, advised notably by French film producer Daniel Toscan du Plantier.[4]
From the outset, the Marrakech International Film Festival was envisioned as an open platform for showcasing works from around the world, fostering cultural dialogue, and celebrating the art of cinema.[6][5] Other objectives included supporting the development of the film industry in Morocco and promoting a positive image of the country internationally.[4]
Establishment of the Marrakech International Film Festival Foundation (2002–2003)
To provide an institutional framework for the event, King Mohammed VI established the Marrakech International Film Festival Foundation ahead of the festival’s second edition, appointing Prince Moulay Rachid as its president.
Daniel Toscan du Plantier, who initially co-organized and led the festival, died in February 2003 from a heart attack at the age of 61. Following his death, his widow, Mélita Toscan du Plantier, who had previously served as director of external relations and protocol for the first two editions, was appointed director of the festival.[7][8]
Changes to the festival's governance (2004)
In 2004, the Marrakech International Film Festival Foundation revised its statutes and restructured the event's organization. Permanent offices were established in Marrakech to provide a year-round base for the festival’s activities. Two new vice-presidents were appointed: Nour-Eddine Saïl, Director General of the Centre cinématographique marocain, and Faïçal Laraïchi, President and CEO of the Société nationale de radiodiffusion et de télévision (SNRT).[9]
That same year, the co-organization of the festival was entrusted to the event agency Le Public Système Cinéma (part of the Hopscotch Groupe), represented by its president Lionel Chouchan and director general Bruno Barde. This collaboration between the Foundation and Le Public Système Cinéma remains the organizational model of the festival today.
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Awards
At the 21st edition in 2024, the Étoile d'Or was awarded to the Palestinian film Happy Holidays directed by Scandar Copti.[10] The Jury Prize was shared between The Cottage by Argentine director Silvina Schnicer and Spanish-Argentine director Ulises Porra, and The Village Next to Paradise by Somali filmmaker Mo Harawe. The Best Director award was presented to Polish director Damian Kocur for his film Under the Volcano. The Best Actress award was shared by Wafaa Aoun and Manar Shehab for their performances in Happy Holidays, while the Best Actor award was given to Roman Lutskyi for Under the Volcano.[11]
Jury
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The festival's jury, composed of distinguished writers, actors and cultural figures, awards the best Moroccan and foreign feature and short films.
In 2013, the Jury of the 13th edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival included president of the jury Martin Scorsese and jury members Fatih Akin, Patricia Clarkson, Marion Cotillard, Amat Escalante, Golshifteh Farahani, Anurag Kashyap, Narjiss Nejjar, Park Chan-wook and Paolo Sorrentino, choosing award winners amongst the 15 international feature films in competition.[12]
In 2022, the Jury of the 19th edition included Italian director Paolo Sorrentino serving as president, Danish writer/director Susanne Bier, American actor and producer Oscar Isaac, British actor Vanessa Kirby, German actor Diane Kruger, Australian director Justin Kurzel, Lebanese director and actor Nadine Labaki, Moroccan director Laïla Marrakchi and French-Algerian actor Tahar Rahim.[13]
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In 2023, the Jury of the 20th edition included American actress and producer Jessica Chastain serving as president, Iranian actor Zar Amir, French actor Camille Cottin, Australian actor and director Joel Edgerton, British director Joanna Hogg, American director Dee Rees, Swedish-Egyptian director Tarek Saleh, Swedish actor Alexander Skarsgård and French-Moroccan writer Leïla Slimani.[14][15]
In 2024, the Jury of the 21st edition included Italian director Luca Guadagnino serving as president, Iranian-Danish director Ali Abbasi, Indian director Zoya Akhtar, American actress and director Patricia Arquette, Belgian-French actress Virginie Efira, Australian actor Jacob Elordi, British-American actor Andrew Garfield, Moroccan actress Nadia Kounda and Argentine director Santiago Mitre.[16][17]
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Ceremonies
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