Gad Elmaleh Cites Closed Theaters as Reason for Postponing Morocco Tour
20 February 2025
Moroccan-Canadian comedian Gad Elmaleh explains why he is not organizing shows in Moroccan cities, particularly Rabat and Casablanca, despite strong demand.
Cinema
Study Reveals Widespread Sexual Violence Against Actresses in Moroccan Film Industry
18 January 2025
In Morocco, cinema mistreats women. This is the finding of a study entitled "Gender-based violence in the film industry" presented in Rabat.
Reality TV Star Battles Mystery Illness After Morocco Trip
4 January 2025
Brandi Glanville, American star of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and former 52-year-old model, claims to have been the victim of a parasitic infection after filming the (…)
Christopher Nolan to Film ’Odyssey’ Epic Across Morocco, UK, and Rome
4 January 2025
British director Christopher Nolan has chosen Morocco as one of the filming locations for his next film, Odyssey, an adaptation of Homer’s Greek epic. The filming, which will (…)
Israeli Actress Faces Death Threats While Filming Netflix’s ’Mary’ in Morocco
3 January 2025
An Israeli actress claims to have received death threats on several occasions during the filming of the film Mary in Chefchaouen, Morocco.
New Couple Joins M6’s ’Scènes de ménages’ as Mountain Village Shopkeepers
27 December 2024
Alice and Sofiane, two salespeople, form the new couple in the M6 series "Scenes of Married Life". Who are the replacements for Christine (Fanny Cottençon) and Gilbert (Didier (…)
Netflix’s Biblical Drama ’Marie’ Draws Mixed Reactions Despite High Viewership
11 December 2024
Internet users are not kind to the film Marie, filmed in Chefchaouen (Morocco), which is nevertheless a hit on Netflix in recent days.
Moroccan Conservative Leader Criticizes LGBTQ Themes at Marrakech Film Festival
8 December 2024
The exaltation of homosexuality through the films selected for the 21st edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival, as well as the space given to Abdellah Taïa to (…)
Megarama CEO Threatens Exit as Morocco Proposes Film Industry Reforms
5 December 2024
The rift is widening between the French cinema giant Megarama and Morocco. Jean-Pierre Lemoine, the company’s top boss, did not mince his words in the face of the new draft law (…)
Marrakech Film Festival: Viewers Walk Out Over Gay Scene in Movie
2 December 2024
During the screening of a film at the Marrakech International Film Festival, spectators did not hesitate to leave the cinema because of a gay scene.