Angoulême attends the 17th FFA with Moroccan cinema as its symbol

The opening of the Angoulême French Film Festival (FFA) has thrown the city into a vibrant mood of cinematic celebration. The 17th edition of the festival, which runs until September 1, puts Morocco in the spotlight, offering festival-goers a unique opportunity to explore the rich and diverse history of Moroccan cinema.

In partnership with France Televisions, FFA has developed a special program to pay tribute to Moroccan cinema. From classic masterpieces of Moroccan cinematic heritage to the latest productions, including exclusive previews, the festival offers a broad panorama of Moroccan creativity. The retrospective will allow the public to enjoy iconic films such as Ismaël Ferroukhi’s Le Grand Voyage,Ali Zaoua, Prince of the Streets“Marock” by Nabil Ayouch, “Marock” by Leila Marrakchi and “Adam” by Leila Marrakchi Mariam Touzani.

Ten films competing in the Valois Competition

At the same time, the films are in the running for one of the festival’s eight coveted Valois Prizes, which are feature films chosen as the year’s best French-language productions that make their world or European premieres.

The jury, chaired by the distinguished British actress Kristin Scott Thomas, will have the difficult task of choosing between these works and recognizing the best in each category. One of the highlights to look forward to isEveryone loves ToudaNabil Ayouch’s work caused a stir during the presentation at the Cannes Film Festival’s “Cannes Premieres” section.

Eclectic and informative curriculum

In addition to official competitions and tributes, Free fatty acids Offering an eclectic programme of events, including meetings with filmmakers, interactive workshops, exhibitions and other events, the public will have the opportunity to interact with professionals of the seventh art, explore behind the scenes of film creation and participate in festival activities, making Angoulême, the capital of French comics, a must-see for film lovers.

In five days, Angoulême became the capital French CinemaThe city’s streets come alive with open-air screenings, exhibitions and events, creating a unique festive atmosphere.

The 17th edition of the Festival, marked by Morocco, promises to be full of discoveries and emotions, giving Festival-goers a real insight into the fascinating world of French and Moroccan cinema.