Clock Ticking Down for 7th Marrakech International Film Festival

Marrakech-Morocco, December 5, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid will open the 7th Marrakech International Film Festival (MIFF) on Friday December 7, 2007 with what is expecting to be an exceptional yet truly inspirational venue.

The Festival, in the hands of His Royal Highness, promises to delight, motivate and surprise spectators with an extravaganza of exciting programs.

Among the respected directors screening their work are Volker Falndorf, Martin Schorcese, Alan Parker and Roman Zöllner.

The Marrakech International Film Festival will pay tributes to Egyptian cinema celebrating its centennial, director and screenwriter SHINJI AOYAMA, director MUSTAPHA DERKAOUI, actor LEONARDO DI CAPRIO and director ABEL FERRARA.

The jury, led by the Czechoslovakian born Milos Forman, is to determine the winner of the Grand Prix winner as well as to award the Jury Prize, Best Actress and Actor Prize.

The 7th Marrakech International Film Festival is scheduled to take place December 7 to 15 and will pull in both Hollywood and European stars.