Moroccan cinema shines with six projects funded by Doha Film Institute
Projects to strengthen the relations between the two countries and also technologize infamous Moroccan cinema
DOHA, Qatar (MNTV) — Moroccan cinema has received a significant boost as six film projects secured grants from the Doha Film Institute (DFI) during its Fall 2024 funding cycle.
These projects are among 47 films from 23 countries selected for support, reflecting Morocco’s growing prominence in global cinema.
The Moroccan selections span a wide range of genres and themes, according to Moroccan news outlet, Walaw.
Sofia Alaoui’s feature film Tarfaia stands out with its gripping tale of a doctor battling a mysterious sleeping epidemic in a remote Moroccan town.
Meanwhile, Djanis Bouzyani’s documentary And Still I Rise follows former tennis star Aravane Rézaï.
It is based on Rézaï’s attempts at a comeback to professional tennis after a 13-year hiatus, exploring her complex relationship with the sport.
Noufissa Chara’s Women of Sin highlights the impactful work of Karima Nadir and her organization, Kif Mama and Kif Baba, in advancing gender equality in Morocco.
Two short films also received funding: Youssef Michraf’s Finding Oppo, which delves into a teenage conflict over a stolen phone.
Another was Yassine Wahrani’s When Fire Burned the Sun, a poignant story of two individuals processing the emotional fallout of a factory closure.
Rounding out the selections is Helene Harder’s Fatna: A Woman Called Rachid, a documentary that explores Morocco’s national archives, offering fresh perspectives from outside the Middle East and North Africa region.
DFI CEO Fatma Hassan Alremaihi emphasized the institute’s commitment to fostering global cinema, noting that the grants program has supported over 850 projects to date.
This initiative continues to provide a vital platform for both emerging and established filmmakers, contributing to the evolution of contemporary cinema.
The funding underscores Morocco’s vibrant storytelling tradition and its ability to tackle diverse narratives, further solidifying its place on the international cinematic stage.
These projects not only highlight the country’s creative talent but also its potential to address universal themes through a uniquely Moroccan lens.
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