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The Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania received the Silver Lion at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival for her powerful film The Voice of Hind Rajab, which tells the tragic story of a young Palestinian girl killed in Gaza in early 2024. The film, deeply emotional and politically charged,......
At the Venice International Film Festival, Moroccan filmmakers Nabil Ayouch and Maryam Touzani used the global spotlight to send a powerful message: “Stop the genocide in Gaza.” A symbolic gesture on the red carpet During their walk at the 82nd Venice Film Festival, Touzani carried a handbag......
For the first time, Morocco has been named Guest of Honor at the prestigious Venice Production Bridge, part of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, running from August 27 to September 6 in Venice, Italy. This milestone underscores Morocco's growing prominence in global cinema and its expanding......
On the 250th anniversary of the birth of Irish political hero Daniel O’Connell, the country celebrated with official ceremonies and renewed questions about one enduring enigma: where is his heart? Known as “the Liberator” for his efforts in securing Catholic emancipation in 1829 and......
In 1325, the famed Moroccan Amazigh traveler Ibn Battuta embarked on a journey of knowledge that would span 24 years and 75,000 miles. His travelogue, the Riḥlah, documented a world interconnected by culture and ideas. Today, Morocco continues to leave its mark globally, blending tradition with modern......
Dakhla is rapidly establishing itself as a key cinematic destination on the African continent, according to Abdelaziz El Bouzdaini, the interim director of the Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM). During the opening of the 13th Dakhla International Film Festival, which runs until June 20, El Bouzdaini......
In a remarkable turn of events that captured the attention of millions around the world, the recent election of Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV took the global Catholic community by surprise. While the media and religious analysts speculated on prominent candidates like Cardinal Pietro Parolin......
Thousands of Peruvians gathered with joy in Chiclayo to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV, a man they proudly claim as one of their own. The newly appointed head of the Catholic Church, born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, spent nearly a decade living and serving in the northern coastal city,......
Turin is set to welcome its first officially recognized mosque, a modern architectural project featuring a 20-meter minaret. This development comes despite the cancellation of a similar initiative in Milan to avoid controversy. The mosque will be built in the heart of the "Aurora" district......
The Moroccan film Hounds (Les Meutes), directed by Kamal Lazraq, won the prestigious Grand Jury Prize at the 15th FrancoFilm Festival in Rome. The event, which concluded on Friday, saw a gathering of diplomats, artists, and cinema lovers. This award marks a significant achievement for Lazraq, whose......
Pope Francis made a significant one-day visit to the French island of Corsica on December 10, 2023, just days before his 88th birthday. This visit, marking the first papal trip to the island, focused on two key themes: the region's strong local religious traditions and the ongoing challenges faced......
The city of Tétouan has been chosen as the Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue for 2026, alongside Matera in Italy. This distinction, announced by the Union for the Mediterranean (UpM) on Thursday, celebrates the rich cultural heritage of cities and their shared vision of the Mediterranean. The......
A key meeting between Alberto Barbera, Artistic Director of the Venice Film Festival, Pascal Diot, General Director of the Venice Production Bridge, and Abdelaziz Bouzdaini, Director of the Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM), took place to explore ways to enhance cooperation between Morocco and Italy......
