Casablanca: the late Aziz El Fadili in the spotlight at the opening of the International Student Film Festival

by times news cr

2024-05-01 10:39:40

This edition, which continues until December 15 under the theme “Freedom“, is distinguished by a diverse program of artists from Europe, Asia and the American continent.

The organizing committee of the festival received during this edition a significant number of films as rich and diverse, the best of which were selected to participate in the official competition of the festival, indicated in a statement to the press, Hassan Narrais , artistic director of the International Student Film Festival, stressing that this cultural event is aimed in particular at students and young people.

Stating that the said committee has decided to name this edition Aziz El Fadili, in homage to this great artist who brought so much to the national cultural scene, all disciplines combined, from theater to cinema, television and art in general , Mr. Narrais noted that this edition, which also honors a host of professors who contributed to the training of students, provides for the inauguration of two rooms at the IHB ART MEDIA Institute, which will bear the names of Nour -Eddine Saïl and Omar Salim, in memory of these two figures who have never stopped working for the development of cinema and media in Morocco.

For her part, Moroccan artist Hanane El Fadili expressed her joy at taking part for the first time in the International Student Film Festival, welcoming “noting the participation of these young theater enthusiasts, art, cinema and culture in general, something which bodes well for the bright future of the national cultural scene, given the importance of culture, a true mirror of the development of nations.

And to add that this edition has a particular flavor, because it pays tribute to his late father, Aziz El Fadili, confident that if he were still among us today, he would be moved and proud of this honor.

This edition, which extends over four days, offers a rich and diverse program including a series of activities: workshops, signing sessions, conferences and round tables. The festival also constitutes an annual opportunity to unveil the productions of young budding filmmakers and a platform for the exchange and promotion of various cinematographic experiences, both national and international.

2024-05-01 10:39:40

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