The 18th edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival will take place from 29 November to 7 December 2019

    The Curtain falls on a Luminous, Powerful and Popular Edition

    - L’Etoile d’or of Marrakech was awarded to JOY, by Sudabeh Mortezai (Austria) - As many as 100,000 persons have attended the various screenings and activities programmed for the Festival.

    Marrakech Rains Stars

    A rain of stars is once again going to illuminate the sky of the Red City on the occasion of the 17th edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival.

    MARRAKECH PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE GREAT MOROCCAN DIRECTOR JILLALI FERHATI

    An actor, director, and screenwriter of special pedigree on the honorary list of awardees during the 17th edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival.

    Marrakech Unveils Its Official Selection: Films in Competition and Parallel Sections

    • 14 films in Official Competition • 7 Moroccan films screened in the framework of a dedicated section • The 11th Continent • Gala screenings, Special Screenings, and general public screenings round out the programme

    The 17th Marrakech International Film Festival (MIFF) reveals its jury members.

    Eight unique talents of world cinema will join American filmmaker and president of the jury James Gray as jury members at the 17th Marrakech International Film Festival.

    THE ATLAS WORKSHOPS

    The new Industry and Talent Development Program of the Marrakech International Film Festival will be held from December 2 to 5, 2018.

    The Marrakech International Film Festival is proud to announce a prominent group of participants in its important new talk series «CONVERSATION WITH»

    THE MARRAKECH FILM FESTIVAL HONORS TWO OUTSTANDING WOMEN

    TRIBUTES TO ROBIN WRIGHT & AGNES VARDA

    MARRAKECH PAYS HOMMAGE TO ROBERT DE NIRO

    Legendary actor Robert De Niro has confirmed his presence at the 17th edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival.

Le palmares 2015

Best Moments of the MIFF 2015

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MasterClass 2015

PARK CHAN-WOOK

Director, screenwriter & producer

Country : South Korea

They said about the Festival ..

  • Juliette Binoche

    The history of my family is connected to this country. My grandfather grew up in Tiznit and Agadir, and he lived here in Marrakesh. I am very proud to receive...

    Sharon Stone

    The Marrakesh International Film Festival is a unique opportunity to bring together cultures from around the world and to celebrate the creative spirit. I am very...

  • Martin Scorsese

    When the festival started, I said it would become one of the best known festivals. It is a festival that will last. The quality of the films is exceptional.

    Marion Cotillard

    I feel home in Marrakesh. I have shot two films here. It is also a special moment for cinema in general as it can be seen in the huge number...

  • Nour-Eddine Lakhmari

    It is a great honour to be back at the Marrakesh International Film Festival which holds a special place for me. Last year, the festival made me immensely happy by...

    Emir Kusturica

    The Marrakesh Film Festival is the ideal place to celebrate cinema and the world of acting.

  • Susan Sarandon

    Promoting cinema, especially independent cinema from all over the world encourages the human spirit, humanity and a better understanding of the other. I am proud to...

    Renzo Rosselini

    Every occasion which allows human beings to meet represents an opportunity to encourage tolerance and peace provided there isn’t any prejudice or discrimination....

  • Abbas Kiarostami

    We must multiply points of view and cinematic approaches by giving the means to film makers to speak about what they know so that they can widen our perception of...

    Youssef Chahine

    They asked me to write a few words about my state of mind at the moment. So here they are: I take 15 pills a day and I make enormous...

  • Claudia Cardinale

    Dear friends, during this Festival, in this marvellous country and the immensely welcoming city of Marrakesh, I am so honoured to receive the Etoile D’Or from the...

    Volker Shlöndorff

    Marrakesh and cinema have something in common: the art of telling stories. Since the birth of cinema, the public have flocked to movie theatres, just as they do around...

  • Jeremy Irons

    “I am honoured to preside over the international competition of short films for this third edition. The Marrakesh International Film Festival seems to get bigger...

    Jeanne Moreau

    For me it is a great happiness and joy to attend this new edition of the Marrakesh Film Festival. This festival was launched in a tragic context in the aftermath...

  • Charlotte Rampling

    I come to Marrakech because the festival is well done. It’s a time of glamor and of dreams.

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