Monday, October 02, 2006

Polanski to head Marrakech film fest jury


Polish actor, writer and director Roman Polanski will head the jury at this year's Marrakech International Film Festival.

According to a press release from the organisers, this year, the festival will continue its quest for new talent and will make of Marrakech a meeting point for international cinema makers.

The official list of participating films will be revealed in November.

After paying tribute to Morocco in 2004 and Spain in 2005, this year's festival will honour Italian cinema and will highlight the achievements of the Italian cinema since the 40s.

This, the 6th Marrakech International Film Festival, will be held on Dec. 1-6 in the ochre city.


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Anonymous said...

Should be a fascinating event. Looks like the Edinburgh International film festival was a big hit. Opened with "The flying Scotsman" and was presided over by Al Gore and his new climate documentary.