The 24th edition of the festival stands out for this bold choice, which denotes a desire to offer the public an even richer and more immersive cinematic experience. The new site, a true architectural jewel of 24,000 m², has modern and spacious infrastructure, capable of welcoming a large and varied audience.
The main room, with a capacity of 1,300 seats, promises grandiose screenings, while the two annex rooms, with 200 seats each, offer a more intimate atmosphere of films imbued with a cozy atmosphere.
Much more than a simple cinema complex, the Palace of Arts and Culture is a vibrant place to live. It also houses four pavilions dedicated to artistic creation, two art galleries, a recording studio and children’s areas.
Festival-goers will be able to enjoy an eclectic program, combining film screenings, workshops, exhibitions and meetings with professionals of the seventh art, marking a new stage in the history of the Festival, keen to explore new perspectives and attract a even wider audience.
In a statement to MAP, the director of the Palace of Arts and Culture of Tangier, Rachid Amahjour, stressed that the organization of the FNF within the confines of this prestigious space, which opened its doors on April 30, is part of the programming concocted by management to promote and highlight Moroccan arts and culture.
This imposing building is intended to be a space open to all national and international artistic activities in order to promote a true intercultural exchange, he said, adding that this opening reflects the management’s commitment to promoting the diversity of artistic expressions and to enrich the common cultural heritage.
“In addition to the different spaces and the exhibition and projection rooms, the Palace includes an annex of the National Institute of Fine Arts, another of the Higher Institute of Audiovisual and Cinema Professions, as well as an annex of the Higher Institute of Dramatic Art and Cultural Animation,” said Mr. Amahjour.
Placed under the high patronage of HM King Mohammed VI, the Tangier National Film Festival, organized from October 18 to 26, promises to be a captivating event capable of keeping moviegoers in suspense over the coming days.
With a varied and rich selection of national films, this cinematographic event will highlight not only contemporary works, but also innovative creations which illustrate the diversity of the Moroccan seventh art.
The event also includes round tables on various themes, including “writing screenplays for children’s films”, “artificial intelligence and the future of cinema: the emergence of an essential actor”, “financing the film industry” or “animated cinema in Morocco: the paths to recognition”.