The Marrakech International Film Festival 2023, which is in its 21st edition, is currently running from November 29 to December 7. It features 70 films from 32 countries, including Oscar nominees, and is known for showcasing and promoting Moroccan films and directors. The festival, founded by King Mohammed VI of Morocco and presided over by Prince Moulay Rachid, focuses on emerging directors and films from the Middle East and Africa. The festival’s artistic director, Remi Bonhomme, emphasized the importance of supporting filmmakers who have their own unique voice and vision. One of the key themes of this year’s festival is family, with films exploring social and political issues within the context of family dynamics. The festival includes a competition for first or second films, with a jury that includes actors Jacob Elordi and Andrew Garfield, as well as director Ali Abbasi. Notable films in competition include “Across the Sea” and “Under the Volcano.” Additionally, the festival will showcase a preview of the upcoming biopic “Al-Sitt,” which portrays the legendary singer Umm Kulthum, starring Mona Zaki and directed by Marwan Hamed. The festival is expected to draw prominent figures from the global cinema industry, including Sean Penn, Alfonso Cuaron, and David Cronenberg.

Persons: Jude Law, Mohammad Rasoulof, Jacob Elordi, Andrew Garfield, Ali Abbasi, Luca Guadagnino, Mona Zaki, Marwan Hamed, Sean Penn, Alfonso Cuaron, David Cronenberg

Company Names: Marrakech International Film Festival, Media Production City, Big Time Fund, General Entertainment Authority

Titles: The Order, The Seed of the Sacred Fig, Across the Sea, Under the Volcano, Al-Sitt

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