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Cannes Film ‘Gentle Monster’ explores taboo issues without easy answers, says director

At the Cannes Film Festival, Austrian director Marie Kreutzer presented her latest film “Gentle Monster,” a drama that confronts difficult social issues without offering simple solutions. Speaking after the film’s premiere, Kreutzer explained that the project was challenging to develop,......

Agdal district in Fez uses local culture to reinvent urban space

The district of Fez is placing culture at the center of its urban development strategy through the “Spring of Agdal 2026” festival, an initiative designed to strengthen community identity, revitalize public spaces and preserve local heritage. Organized from May 13 to May 17, the event goes......

The “Ninjas” who swap out Eurovision Song Contest sets in 48 seconds

In Vienna, a highly coordinated backstage team plays a crucial role in the smooth running of the Eurovision Song Contest, managing rapid stage changes that often go unnoticed by television audiences. Nicknamed the “ninjas,” this group of stage technicians is responsible for changing elaborate......

Oum to headline Europe Day 2026 concert celebrating Morocco–Europe cultural ties

Morocco will host a special cultural celebration marking Europe Day 2026, featuring a concert aimed at strengthening cultural and artistic ties between the Kingdom and European Union. The event, scheduled for May 14 at the Hassan II Park amphitheatre in Rabat, will feature acclaimed Moroccan artist......

Nazi-looted painting discovered in estate of SS collaborator’s heirs in the Netherlands

A painting believed to have been looted by the Nazis during World War II has resurfaced in the Netherlands in the possession of the descendants of a former SS collaborator, raising new questions about unresolved wartime art restitution cases. The artwork, a portrait titled Portrait of a Young Girl by......

Caftan Week 2026 in Marrakech celebrates Morocco’s evolving traditional heritage

The 26th edition of Caftan Week concluded on Saturday evening in Marrakech with a grand fashion show celebrating the richness and elegance of Morocco’s traditional clothing heritage. Held in a refined and festive atmosphere, the event highlighted the Moroccan caftan as a symbol of authenticity......

A new book revisits the “rustic but bold” Louvre heist

A new investigative book has shed light on the spectacular robbery at the Louvre Museum, describing what author Patricia Tourancheau calls a “rustic but bold” operation that shocked France and the international art world. Published on May 7, the book Le Casse du Louvre reconstructs how a......

Fast & Furious celebrates 25 years with special screening at Cannes

The iconic action franchise Fast & Furious is set to make a notable appearance at the Festival de Cannes 2026 as part of celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of the series. The original film, first released in 2001 by Universal Pictures, transformed street racing culture into a global cinematic......

André Azoulay highlights Morocco’s culture of coexistence at SIEL 2026

During the 2026 edition of the Salon International de l’Édition et du Livre 2026 in Rabat, André Azoulay emphasized Morocco’s role as an international model of coexistence and intercultural dialogue. Speaking at a conference dedicated to “Morocco and the genius of living......

Émilie Dequenne, Laurent Lafitte and Douglas Kennedy join Le Petit Larousse Illustré 2027

The 2027 edition of Le Petit Larousse Illustré 2027 is set to introduce new personalities and vocabulary entries, reflecting developments in contemporary culture, language, and society. Among the notable additions are Belgian actress Émilie Dequenne, French actor Laurent Lafitte, and American......

Caftan Week 2026 celebrates Moroccan heritage and contemporary design in Marrakech

Marrakech is hosting the 26th edition of Caftan Week from May 7 to 10, 2026, an annual showcase dedicated to the Moroccan caftan and its broader creative ecosystem. Organized by the magazine Femmes du Maroc, this year's edition unfolds under the theme Souffle de l'Atlas, Breath of the Atlas,......

Pussy Riot and FEMEN storm the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale

Members of the Russian punk collective Pussy Riot and the Ukrainian feminist group FEMEN stormed the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale on Wednesday, May 6, staging a protest against Russia's return to the international art exhibition for the first time since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine......

Moroccan caftan debuts in Brussels with dedicated fashion week

The Moroccan caftan, a central piece of the country’s traditional attire, made a strong debut in Belgium last Sunday in Brussels. The first edition of the Moroccan Caftan Week Belgium brought together designers, artisans, and fashion enthusiasts to celebrate this iconic garment, widely seen as......

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