Morocco is participating with four films and a jury at the 29th edition of the “Black Screens” African Film Festival, which opened on Saturday in the Cameroonian capital, Yaoundé, featuring filmmakers from various African countries.
The Moroccan works include the film “Tattoo of the Wind” by director Leila Triki in the international feature film category, and “This Is the Life of Django” by David Fidel and Abubakar Ali, a co-production between Australia, Morocco, and Sudan in the documentary category. Additionally, there are two short films: “Absence” by Faisal Halimi and “2002: A Battle Against Oblivion,” a joint production between Morocco and Senegal.
Morocco’s presence extends beyond film participation to include jury committees, with producer Sofia Aguilas chairing the short films and series jury, while directors Sharqi Amir and Azeddine Gouriran are part of the feature film jury, reflecting Morocco’s growing status in the African cinematic landscape.
The festival continues until September 27 under the theme “Challenges of Distributing African Cinema Within and Beyond the Continent,” and Brazil has been chosen as the guest of honor for this edition, with special programming for two Brazilian films.
Royal Air Maroc is providing international transportation for the festival’s guests, which is expected to attract more than 10,000 visitors, thereby enhancing the importance of this prominent cultural event on the continent.
