Three Films Win Awards at the 6th Green March Young Filmmakers Competition in Rabat
Three films were honored in Rabat at the sixth edition of the Green March Young Filmmakers Competition, organized by the Moroccan Cinematographic Center to mark the 51st anniversary of the Green March, with Minister Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid in attendance.
The Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM), in partnership with the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sports, held an awards ceremony in Rabat to celebrate the sixth edition of the Green March Through the Eyes of Young Image Makers competition, marking the 51st anniversary of the Green March.
The ceremony was attended by Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, Morocco's Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports, and highlighted the contributions of emerging Moroccan filmmakers to the country's creative landscape.
The sixth edition attracted 70 registered works, of which 56 films were selected to participate in the competition.
The event provided young image makers with an opportunity to explore the Green March through cinematic storytelling, presenting creative perspectives on an important chapter of Morocco's national history.
The competition also offered a platform for emerging filmmakers to express their artistic visions and engage with themes of cultural heritage and collective memory.
Three films received awards during the ceremony.
The Grand Prize was awarded to « PRISE 9 », directed by Chama Benbella and Jamal Kroudi.
The Special Jury Prize went to « One Step, Same Pace » (خطوة واحدة، نفس السرعة), directed by Soufiane Salama.
The Best Emerging Talent Award was presented to « Al Bareh » (البارح), directed by Mehdi Massassi.
The awards recognize the creativity of young Moroccan filmmakers and their contribution to contemporary audiovisual production.
Through this initiative, the Moroccan Cinematographic Center aims to encourage young filmmakers to engage with Morocco's history and explore new forms of visual storytelling.
The competition highlights cinema's potential to preserve collective memory, promote cultural expression and connect younger generations with significant historical events.
With 56 selected films and three award-winning productions, the sixth edition places emerging filmmaking talent at the center of a cinematic celebration of the Green March's 51st anniversary.
