«Morocco» is one of the first American movies to shed light on Morocco. Nominated for four Academy Awards, the film’s events took place in the North African kingdom during the Rif War, showcasing the situation of the country under the French protectorate and Spanish control. History.
Hicham Hajji is a producer and movie director who works both in Hollywood and Morocco. Through his production company, he helps foreign movie makers shoot in the Kingdom, benefiting from its diverse landscape and competitive labor.
31-year-old Soufiane El Khalidy is a multitalented Moroccan national, living in Los Angeles. He is a movie director, actor and stuntman who has participated in 56 movies and TV shows over the course of only two years.
«Casablanca», the 40's movie that bears the same name as the North African city has been one of Hollywood’s most acclaimed films. During a film screening, Yabiladi interviewed Noah Isenberg, the author of «We’ll Always Have Casablanca : The Life, Legend, and Afterlife of Hollywood Most Beloved Movie», a book on the making and influence of the film.