Rabat - During its 17th edition, which will take place from November 30 to December 8, the Marrakech International Film Festival will pay tribute to two outstanding women: American actress Robin Wright and French director Agnès Varda.

Malmö (Sweden) - Moroccan director Faouzi Bensaidi won the Jury Prize at the 8th edition of Malmö Arab Film Festival, which took place on October 5-9, for his movie "Volubilis".

Cap Sounion - The 27th General Assembly of the Alliance of Mediterranean News Agencies (AMAN) opened on Tuesday in Cap Sounion (60 km south of Athens), in the presence of representatives of the 19 member agencies of the Alliance, including the Moroccan News Agency (MAP).

Rabat - The 17th edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival, scheduled on Nov. 30-Dec. 8, will pay tribute to US actor Robert De Niro, who confirmed his presence at the event, organizers said Monday in a press release.

Rabat - US film director James Gray will be the president of the jury of the 17th Marrakech International Film Festival, to be held from November 30 to December 8, 2018, organizers said in a press release.

Rabat - Culture and Communication Minister Mohamed Laaraj met with China's Minister of Information and Publishing, as part of Morocco's participation as a guest of honor in the 25th Beijing International Book Fair (Aug. 22-26).