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Marrakech Film Festival Unveils 80 Films, Honors Hussein Fahmy

11/29/2025

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The 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival began on November 28, 2025, and will run through December 6, 2025.
The festival features 80 films from 31 countries, with 14 in competition for Golden Star.
Korean director Bong Joon-ho leads the jury with Jenna Ortega and Anya Taylor-Joy.
The opening ceremony honored Egyptian cinema icon Hussein Fahmy with the Golden Star.
The event also includes discussions with prominent filmmakers and industry professionals.

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Story summary

The 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival began on November 28, 2025, and will run through December 6, 2025.
The festival features 80 films from 31 countries, with 14 in competition for Golden Star.
Korean director Bong Joon-ho leads the jury with Jenna Ortega and Anya Taylor-Joy.
The opening ceremony honored Egyptian cinema icon Hussein Fahmy with the Golden Star.
The event also includes discussions with prominent filmmakers and industry professionals.