Cotonou - October 14, 2024 - (MAP) - Moroccan cinema is making a strong impression at the 4th Cotonou Film and Digital Meetings (ReCiCo), running from October 5 to 12, where Morocco is honored as the guest country.

  Through its participation at this event, organized in collaboration with the Embassy of Morocco in Benin and Togo and the Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM), the kingdom aims to showcase the country's vibrant cinema, while highlighting its rich cultural heritage and centuries-old history.

  Moroccan cinema is represented in the fiction category by “Le verre de l’amitié” directed by Naoufel Berraoui, “Jalal Eddine” by Hassan Benjelloun, and “Sahari Slem Wesaa” by Moulay Taieb Bouhanana.

  In the documentary competition, Morocco has two entries: “Dernière mine” by Fatima Aglaz, which explores the Kingdom's mining heritage, and “Le mouvement de la Libération de l’Afrique” by Hassan Bouharrou, a documentary reflecting on Africa’s independence movements.

  As part of the event’s program, “Sahari Slem Wesaa” and “Jalal Eddine” were screened on Wednesday, drawing an audience that included political and diplomatic figures such as Morocco’s ambassador to Benin, Rachid Rguibi, as well as filmmakers, artists, and cultural figures from over 20 African nations.

  ReCiCo’s 2024 edition features a diverse selection of films, with 9 feature films, 26 short films, and 14 documentaries chosen from 117 entries submitted by 21 African countries and the diaspora.

  Beyond screenings, the event also offers workshops on screenwriting, acting, and cinematography. A symposium titled “Cinema: A Tool to Combat Violent Extremism” will also be held, culminating in the closing ceremony and awards presentation.