Among the highly anticipated titles to look out for is Meryam Joobeur\u2019s \u201cMotherhood,\u201d which marks her awaited feature debut following the Oscar nomination for her short film \u201cBrotherhood.\u201d The film, which she will present a 10-minute preview of, is expected to generate significant interest from festival-goers.<\/p>\n
Youssef Chebbi\u2019s \u201cPlague\u201d is his second feature film after the success of \u201cAshkal: The Tunisian Investigation\u201d at Cannes Directors\u2019 Fortnight. Adnane Baraka\u2019s \u201cWe Don\u2019t Forget\u201d continues to explore themes of faith and rationality, building on the success of his debut film \u201cFragments From Heaven.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Atlas Workshops also showcase projects in the development stage. Two notable debuts from female directors in Lebanon are Sandra Tebet\u2019s \u201cRabies\u201d and Leila Basma\u2019s \u201cRunning With Beasts.\u201d Additionally, Sammy Baloji, a renowned photographer-video artist, will present his first feature project \u201cIl Padre Selvaggio.\u201d These projects highlight the diverse talents and voices emerging from the region\u2019s film industry.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Frequently Asked Questions
\n1. What are the Marrakech Festival Atlas Workshops?
\nThe 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.<\/p>\n
2. Who is the official patron of this year\u2019s workshops?
\nThis year, Martin Scorsese has been announced as the official patron of the Marrakech Festival Atlas Workshops.<\/p>\n
3. What are some of the notable titles at this year\u2019s workshops?
\nSome buzzworthy titles at this year\u2019s workshops include \u201cPlague\u201d by Youssef Chebbi, \u201cWe Don\u2019t Forget\u201d by Adnane Baraka, and \u201cMotherhood\u201d by Meryam Joobeur. These films are expected to generate significant interest from festival-goers.<\/p>\n
4. What is the significance of the Atlas Workshops for the film industry?
\nThe 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.<\/p>\n
5. What other projects are featured at the workshops?
\nThe workshops also feature projects from Lebanon, including \u201cRabies\u201d by Sandra Tebet and \u201cRunning With Beasts\u201d by Leila Basma. Additionally, Sammy Baloji, a renowned photographer-video artist, presents his first feature project \u201cIl Padre Selvaggio.\u201d These projects showcase the diverse talents and voices emerging from the region\u2019s film industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Tunisian Youssef Chebbi\u2019s \u201cPlague,\u201d Moroccan Adnane Baraka\u2019s \u201cWe Don\u2019t Forget,\u201d and Meryam Joobeur\u2019s \u201cMotherhood\u201d are creating quite a buzz at this year\u2019s Marrakech Festival Atlas Workshops. These workshops, taking place from November 27th to 30th, have become a key platform for showcasing Moroccan, Arab, and African projects and films made by a new generation of filmmakers. Martin Scorsese has been announced as the official patron for this year\u2019s workshops.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12963,"featured_media":35417,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28,12,2],"tags":[7,30,14],"class_list":{"0":"post-35420","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-culture","8":"category-entertainment","9":"category-featured","10":"tag-apie-project","11":"tag-culture","12":"tag-entertainment"},"yoast_head":"\n