Among the highly anticipated titles to look out for is Meryam Joobeur’s “Motherhood,” which marks her awaited feature debut following the Oscar nomination for her short film “Brotherhood.” The film, which she will present a 10-minute preview of, is expected to generate significant interest from festival-goers.
Youssef Chebbi’s “Plague” is his second feature film after the success of “Ashkal: The Tunisian Investigation” at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight. Adnane Baraka’s “We Don’t Forget” continues to explore themes of faith and rationality, building on the success of his debut film “Fragments From Heaven.”
The Atlas Workshops also showcase projects in the development stage. Two notable debuts from female directors in Lebanon are Sandra Tebet’s “Rabies” and Leila Basma’s “Running With Beasts.” Additionally, Sammy Baloji, a renowned photographer-video artist, will present his first feature project “Il Padre Selvaggio.” These projects highlight the diverse talents and voices emerging from the region’s film industry.
The Marrakech Film Festival itself praised the Atlas Workshops for their range and boldness, showcasing films that are not conformist and bring fresh storytelling approaches. This year, the workshops also highlight the growing presence of genre films in Arabic and African cinema, offering thrilling and unique stories to audiences.
The Marrakech Festival Atlas Workshops provide a platform to shine a spotlight on the exciting new projects and filmmakers emerging from the region. As the workshops continue to grow in prominence, they contribute to the rich and diverse landscape of Moroccan, Arab, and African cinema.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the Marrakech Festival Atlas Workshops?
The Marrakech Festival Atlas Workshops are a platform for showcasing Moroccan, Arab, and African film projects and films made by a new generation of filmmakers. They take place alongside the Marrakech International Film Festival.
2. Who is the official patron of this year’s workshops?
This year, Martin Scorsese has been announced as the official patron of the Marrakech Festival Atlas Workshops.
3. What are some of the notable titles at this year’s workshops?
Some buzzworthy titles at this year’s workshops include “Plague” by Youssef Chebbi, “We Don’t Forget” by Adnane Baraka, and “Motherhood” by Meryam Joobeur. These films are expected to generate significant interest from festival-goers.
4. What is the significance of the Atlas Workshops for the film industry?
The Atlas Workshops provide a platform for emerging filmmakers and projects from the region. They contribute to the rich and diverse landscape of Moroccan, Arab, and African cinema, showcasing fresh storytelling approaches and highlighting the growing presence of genre films in the region.
5. What other projects are featured at the workshops?
The workshops also feature projects from Lebanon, including “Rabies” by Sandra Tebet and “Running With Beasts” by Leila Basma. Additionally, Sammy Baloji, a renowned photographer-video artist, presents his first feature project “Il Padre Selvaggio.” These projects showcase the diverse talents and voices emerging from the region’s film industry.
