The Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM 2025) unveiled the winners of its 22nd edition this Saturday evening, celebrating diverse and innovative cinema. Tunisian director Erige Sehiri was doubly honored, receiving the Golden Star after nine days that attracted over 47,000 spectators.
Endlessly inspired by Egypt’s past and present, Marwan Hamed blends the rigor of a documentarian with the imagination of a bold, inquisitive filmmaker, continually raising the bar for Arab cinema. At FIFM 2025, the world premiere of his new feature film, El Sett, unveils a captivating biopic of Oum Kalthoum, portrayed in a way she has never been seen on screen before.
Óliver Laxe's latest film, Sirât, showcased at the 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival, is a profound exploration of human resilience and existential reflection set against the stunning backdrop of the Sahara. As father and son navigate a politically charged landscape in search of a missing loved one, the film challenges viewers to contemplate the intersections of freedom, conflict, and personal transformation.