Diaspo #434: In France, Amine the Conqueror reclaims the history of castles

Amine Kassid, known as Amine Le Conquérant, is redefining the narrative of French castles through his captivating videos. With roots in Morocco and a passion for stories overlooked by textbooks, he challenges cultural exclusivity and fosters diversity, all while training the next generation of filmmakers.

Diaspo #408 : Moroccan filmmaker Rachida El Garani turns pain into storytelling

Rachida El Garani, a Belgian-Moroccan filmmaker, turned personal trauma into art, from surviving an abusive marriage to winning international awards with her films Into Darkness and Rachid. Now, she is developing a deeply personal feature on forced marriage and domestic violence, determined to break taboos and tell her story on her own terms.

«Beneath a Mother’s Feet», Elias Suhail’s intimate tribute to Moroccan mothers [Interview]

After nearly two years on the international festival circuit, where it won 39 awards and special mentions, Moroccan-British director Elias Suhail is set to release his first short film online. Beneath a Mother’s Feet has been widely praised by industry professionals for its visual strength and powerful storytelling, marking a fresh contribution to Moroccan cinema.

French Culture Minister visits Moroccan pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival

French-Moroccan documentary filmmaker Dalila Ennadre honored in Rabat

Sean Penn praises Morocco at Marrakech Film Festival, «thanks 37 million Moroccans»

In over 40 years, Sean Penn has made an indelible mark on the silver screen. This remarkable career, blending artistic expression with deep reflections on the human condition, was celebrated at the 21st Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM 2024). On Saturday evening, «Hollywood's enfant terrible» extended a heartfelt thanks «to the 37 million Moroccans» for the warm reception he received.