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For 11 years, the International Marrakech Film Festival is the event that caused the most talk about him in the streets of the ochre city. And on the ground, dozens of renowned stars landed and assault to take the steps of the Palais des Congrès.

Emir Kusturica succeeds John Malkovich. Director, screenwriter, actor and Serbian musician, he was already the star of this festival which made him a tribute in 2009. And for cause, it is one of the only Directors of the world to have rewarded twice by the Palme d'Or at Cannes. That year, he even held a Masterclass where is was given appointment of dozens of listeners, passionate about his art. Although it is not yet known the names of those who will assist him in his task, the role of Chairman of the Board involves a great responsibility. At the end of the screenings of the films in competition, 4 Awards will be given, including Golden Star, the jury prize and the prize for the best players.

She also President, but the Board shorts, Sigourney Weaver will have to climb the stairs in the rain of flashes of photographers. She was the guest of honour of the 8th festival, did not resist the desire to see promising trials of the hopes of the Moroccan Cinema. They will be tens through different schools of cinema of the Morocco proposing their short film. The past year, a student of the VAAE had glorified the grand prize "Cinécoles".

After the Morocco, the Spain, the Italy, Egypt, Britain, South Korea and the France, the Festival International du Film de Marrakech tribute this year to the cinematography of the Mexico. The Festival will honour the great names of the golden age of Mexican cinema and will present the new generation of this film for its vitality and its diversity.

TextV. Alary

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