<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">The 21st edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival kicked off on Friday evening, November 29, 2024, amidst a festive atmosphere that brought together different cultures and world cinema.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">The 21st Marrakech International Film Festival kicks off</span> </h2><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DC-JR6iRt0O/?igsh=MTRncnhnZ2psMGlwdw=="></oembed></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The festival continues until December 7, and offers a rich cinematic experience that includes 70 films from 32 countries, distributed over various sections such as the official competition, the festive screenings, and the Panorama of Moroccan Cinema.</p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Luca Guadagnino: “I consider myself half Moroccan”</span> </h3><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DCESKc8OxKg/?igsh=MWN2bWtjd3E0M3g1eQ=="></oembed></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The opening ceremony featured the presentation of the jury, headed by Italian director Luca Guadagnino, who expressed his deep connection to Morocco due to his mother's Algerian origins.<br><br> In his opening remarks, Guadagnino noted that Marrakech and cinema share a mystery and beauty of image, expressing his pride in chairing the committee, which includes such luminaries as American actress Patricia Arquette, Iranian director Ali Abbasi, and Moroccan actress Nadia Kinda.</p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">International participation and diverse sections in this year's session</span> </h3><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DCYv7CiNg0C/?igsh=MXhna2VoN3IwcWx1MA=="></oembed></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The festival is witnessing a wide participation that includes films from 32 countries in different sections, including the official competition in which the most prominent international films compete.<br><br> The festival also offers special screenings for families and young audiences, in addition to honoring prominent cinematic figures. This diversity makes the Marrakech Film Festival an exceptional film event that reflects the spirit of creativity and cultural openness.<br></p>