The European Film Market (EFM) has announced that Morocco will be the Country in Focus at the 2026 Berlinale, running February 12–18, 2026. The initiative, launched in 2017, highlights a different film region each year and has previously featured Mexico, Canada, Norway, Chile, the Baltic States, Italy, and Spain. According to the Berlinale, Morocco’s selection recognizes both its established cinematic tradition and its […]
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THE MOTHER OF ALL LIES Sets US Theatrical Run (Moroccan Cinema)
In the “dramatic thriller documentary,” a young Moroccan filmmaker uncovers family secrets. El Moudir recreates her neighborhood on a figurine set to confront her family’s hidden truths, particularly those concealed by her grandmother.
CASABLANCA BEATS: Social Commentary and Magical Realism in Moroccan Hip Hop Musical
“Casablanca Beats” was Morocco’s submission to the 2022 Academy Awards for Best International Feature film. It opens now!