On top of Robert Redford, the Marrakech International Film Festival will celebrate veteran French filmmaker Bertrand Tavernier, Moroccan actor Mouna Fettou and Bollywood icon Priyanka Chopra Jones during its upcoming 18th edition.
Tavernier, who has directed critically acclaimed films such as “Le Juge et l’Assassin” and “Autour de Minuit” Filmmaker, is a consumed cinephile and presides the prestigious Institut Lumière which organises the annual festival dedicated to heritage films.
Fettou, whose career has spanned nearly three decades, has marked Moroccan cinema since breaking through in “Un amour à Casablanca” in 1991.
Chopra Jones, meanwhile, is one of Indian cinema’s most popular stars and is also highly popular in Morocco where Bollywood movies enjoy a fanbase. Chopra Jones’ tribute will take place for the first time on the Jemaa El Fna Square and will be open to the public.
As previously announced, Redford will receive the Festival’s Etoile d...
Tavernier, who has directed critically acclaimed films such as “Le Juge et l’Assassin” and “Autour de Minuit” Filmmaker, is a consumed cinephile and presides the prestigious Institut Lumière which organises the annual festival dedicated to heritage films.
Fettou, whose career has spanned nearly three decades, has marked Moroccan cinema since breaking through in “Un amour à Casablanca” in 1991.
Chopra Jones, meanwhile, is one of Indian cinema’s most popular stars and is also highly popular in Morocco where Bollywood movies enjoy a fanbase. Chopra Jones’ tribute will take place for the first time on the Jemaa El Fna Square and will be open to the public.
As previously announced, Redford will receive the Festival’s Etoile d...
- 11/25/2019
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
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