Morocco won the CineEurope 2024 Guest Country of Honour on Thursday at the Centre Convencions Internacional Barcelona (CCIB) in Barcelona, Spain.
A Moroccan delegation received the award on behalf of Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication Mohammed El Mehdi Bensaid.
The organizers of the event, held on June 17-20, stated that “Moroccan cinema is currently experiencing a period of renewal and expansion, with many projects under development including the opening of a number of new cinemas.”
They added that “Morocco has been invited as the Guest Country of Honour to showcase its cinema sector at CineEurope’s executive roundtable.”
This recognition – the first of its kind – is a testament to Morocco’s vibrant cinema culture and power of innovation, inspiring audiences worldwide. “We look forward to further collaborations that celebrate the richness of Moroccan cinema on the world stage”, said Phil Clapp, President of the European cinema trade grouping UNIC.
CineEurope is the longest-running and most successful European convention and trade show for major, regional, and independent cinema professionals. It also features exclusive screenings and product presentations of upcoming films, sponsored events, timely and informative seminars, and the CineEurope Trade Show.