2024-05-06 01:27:13
Evoking the resilience of this major cinematographic event, the Oscar-winning American actress highlighted the importance of artistic creation as a reflection of humanity, as well as the role of the festival in these difficult times of uncertainty and complex challenges.
“Art is synonymous with humanity, especially cinema. It’s like a machine for cultivating empathy,” noted Jessica Chastain, emphasizing the need to explore different perspectives and stories to broaden one’s vision of the world.
Asked about the festival’s contribution to the global dialogue on cinema and art, the 2013 Golden Globe winner was enthusiastic and inspired by the selection presented.
“The selection presented is incredibly inspiring,” she said, welcoming the considerable evolution of the festival since its creation and the diversity and richness of the products presented as part of this cultural event which brings together the pioneers of 7th art.
Highlighting the importance of this Festival which stands out from other cinematographic events by its unique quality and its audacity, the American actress described the Marrakech Festival as “rebellious”, because it presents new stories, pushing the limits and challenging conventional storytelling.
Regarding her recent film “Memory”, which is part of the festival’s “Gala Screening” program, Jessica Chastain indicated that the specificity of this film lies in its unpredictability and the possibility of embodying Sylvia in the unconventional narrative canvas of the great director, Michel Franco, in addition to the immersive challenges it presents, pushing her artistic boundaries as an actress.
Likewise, the Hollywood actress highlighted her penchant for so-called “provocative” projects, calling for moving away from conventional norms and opening up to new horizons
Placed under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the 20th edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival presents a wide range of productions with 75 films from 36 countries.
These films are divided into several sections, namely “the Official Competition”, “the Gala Screenings”, “the Special Screenings”, “the 11th continent”, “the Panorama of Moroccan cinema”, “the Young Audience screenings” and the films screened as part of the tributes.
2024-05-06 01:27:13