Secretary General of the Aïcha Foundation and director of the Meknes International Animation Film Festival (FICAM), Widad Charaibi spoke to Yabiladi about a key component of the event: visual literacy. According to her, the festival’s 24th edition, currently under way in partnership with the French Institute of Meknes, confirms the strong interest shown by both young audiences and industry professionals.
Belgian-Moroccan filmmaker Karima Saïdi delves into the rich tapestry of migration stories, crafting a cinematic dialogue that bridges generations and cultures. Through her documentaries, Saïdi explores themes of memory, identity, and coexistence, offering a poignant reflection on the shared narratives that connect the living with their ancestral roots.
His talent was confirmed on the rap scene when he chose to take the reverse path of migration. After studying computer engineering and building a career as a digital project manager in France, Ouenza found his way back to the studio upon returning to Morocco. Riding the momentum of his musical success, the Casablanca-based rapper is now carving out a parallel career in acting, without putting down the microphone.